Clara Mae Jones

Funeral services for Clara Jones, 83, of Gainesville, are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Hollis Parsons officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18 at the funeral home.

Mrs. Jones passed away November 14, 2015 in Gainesville.

Clara was born February 14, 1932 in Decatur, AL to Joe and Dollie (George) Cothern. She grew up in Decatur and married Jerry T. Jones, who was enlisted in the USAF. She spent several years traveling and lived in cities and countries abroad as part of a military family. She eventually settled in Waco where she worked and ultimately retired from Montgomery Ward. In 1998 she moved to Gainesville and spent several years doing volunteer work for Meals on Wheels and various other volunteer organizations. Most of all, she treasured the time she spent with her grandchildren.

Survivors include: son Jerry Jones of New Orleans, LA; son Mark Jones of Valley View; son Dana Jones and wife Paula of Waco; granddaughter Kerri Rodriguez and husband Ronnie of New Orleans, LA; granddaughter Ashlee Mcbee and husband Nick of Grandbury; granddaughter Tressa Jones of Muenster; and great-grandchildren: Aryanna and Kasey Mcbee and Nicholas Rodriguez.

Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her parents and sisters: Margaret Thompson and Delores Baker.

The family would like to thank the faculty and staff of Pecan Tree Manor for the compassionate care given to Mrs. Jones during her stay.