"We were sadden to learn of Norma's passing. I will pass the word along to the family here in Illinois. I enjoyed calling her once in awhile to ask family history questions. My mom Marie Smead Weber and I are sending our thoughts and prayers to the family of Norma's."
In loving memory of
Norma Jones
April 23, 1927 - December 24, 2018
Norma Jean, daughter of James R. and Johanna M. (Peterson) Wilson, was born April 23, 1927, at Chariton, IA. She graduated from Chariton High School. On July 19, 1945, Norma was united in marriage with John Paul Jones and two sons were born to this union.
Following her marriage, Norma worked as a secretary for the Farm Service Administration and at Alco Photo in Des Moines. Moving to Manilla in 1949, Norma worked at the local telephone office until her retirement in 1991. Norma volunteered for her church in Denison, Community of Christ (formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints), teaching Sunday school, playing the piano at services, sending out birthday cards, and visiting the elderly. She was also a member of the local chapter of the Federated Women’s Club.
Norma continued to live in Manilla following the death of her husband in 1984. On Christmas Eve, December 24, 2018, she died peacefully at home at the age of 91 years, 8 months and 1 day.
Norma is preceded in death by her parents, husband John Paul Jones and son Jon Alan Jones in 1990.
She is survived by her son, Curtis Craig Jones and wife, Audrey Claire (nee Famular), of Johnston, IA; brother, Robert Wilson of Independence, MO; step-brother, Dick Young and wife Lucille of Chariton; and granddaughter, Alina Jones. Norma proudly attended Alina’s dance recitals, soccer games, Christmas pageants, ice skating rehearsals/competitions and birthday parties. She will be dearly missed.
Tributes
"Craig and family - so very sorry to learn of Normas passing. She was a very special neighbor and special friend to my Mom (Anna Allen). They always looked out for each other. Keep your memories close to your heart and she will always be with you. Beverly (Allen) Zylstra"
"Our entire family will miss Norma! She has been a wonderful neighbor and family friend for over 30 years. I will forever miss my Thursday morning chats with her and Her memory will be forever cherished. Rest in peace my dear friend! Pam and Jeff Sebring and family"