Josephine M. Jones

She was born July 2, 1924 in Ellisville, IL to John A. and Iona Mae (Sleet) Crouch. She married Roy D. Thompson in 1940. He preceded her in death. She later married Lewis C. Jones on March 30, 1973. He preceded her in death on May 2, 2008. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Patsy Ann Thompson; and one brother, Thomas J. Crouch.

Surviving are two sons, Larry (Donna) Thompson of Mt. Gary, WV, Gary (Peggy) Thompson of Creve Coeur; three step children, Larry (Joan) Jones of Marquette Heights, Judy (Ron) Bright of Marquette Heights, Diane (Tom) Meinders of Peoria; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, John (Norma) Crouch Jr. of Canton; one sister in law, Vivian Mellor of East Peoria; and several nieces and nephews.

Jo worked at Fleming and Potter for 22 ½ years before retiring in 1985. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagle for over 35 years and was a Golden Eagle since 1997. She was also a member of American Legion Auxiliary in Pekin and Bartonville for 20 years, Teamsters retirees club, Fleming and Potter Retirees Club, and Three Lakes Sportsman’s Club in Victoria.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel in Bartonville. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Chapel. Burial will be at Springdale Cemetery in Peoria.

Memorials may be made to Hospice Compassus, or to the Alzheimer’s Association.