Patsy Jones 1946-2020
Patsy Jeannette Jones, 74, of Corning, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka.
She was born Nov. 6, 1946, in Topeka, the daughter of Chester A. and Vera J. (Lloyd) Turner. She graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1964.
Patsy was a homemaker but in her early years she had worked as a sales clerk at Sears in Topeka, was a cashier at Wetmore grocery store for 17 years, had worked at Sarah’s Enchanted Cottage in Holton and also was a treasurer at Jackson Heights USD 335.
Patsy was a member of Netawaka United Methodist Church, a member of the USD 335 school board and United Methodist Women.
On Dec. 22, 1967, she married James D. Jones in Topeka. They celebrated more than 52 years of marriage. He survives of the home.
She is also survived by her sons, Jason D. Jones (Robyn) of Netawaka and Travis J. Jones (Carolyn) of Corning; her brother R. Dale Turner of Berryton; her 13 grandchildren, Amaris, Sadie, Tamra, Turner, Karly, Eve and Tyler Jones, Amanda Campbell, Corey, Dalton and Devon Jones and Addyson and Comyn Schumaker; and a great-grandson, Bronx Jones.
Patsy will lie in state beginning Friday afternoon, Nov. 27, through Saturday until 5 p.m. each day at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Netawaka Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Netawaka United Methodist Church or Corning Library and sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton 66436. Due to the critical situation we all are in, please remember the families during this difficult time and consider sending a card of condolence or posting on our website, www.mercerfuneralhomes.com
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