Beverly C. Jones

Beverly Jane Connor Jones returned to her Heavenly home on October 22, 2015 after having lived a blessed life. She was born November 24, 1928 in Davenport Iowa to Lillian and Clifford Connor and grew up in Davenport and McAllen, Texas where she met her future husband Doug Jones. Married for 62 years, Beverly and Doug had two children, Vicki and Craig, and three grandchildren, Reed Jones, Stephanie McFall, and Camille Jones. She is also survived by two sisters, Nancy Traynor and Carolyn Connor, and numerous nieces and nephews. Her brother, Jack, and husband Doug have predeceased her.

Beverly attended Ferry Hall in Lake Forest Illinois, University of Texas (Austin) and finished her undergraduate degree in Secondary Education at the University of Houston. She earned a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Missouri in Kansas City and upon returning to Houston in 1967 she attain a Doctorate in Education from the University of Houston.

Beverly taught at the University of Houston from 1967 until 1972 then served on the faculty of Dominican College for two years. The next 18 years Beverly worked for the Harris County Department of Education as an Early Childhood Consultant where she was privileged to work with all 24 school districts in Harris County. She served as President of The Greater Houston Area Reading Council, assisted in organizing the Early Childhood Reading Conference, received the State of Texas, Celebrate Literacy Award and was an affiliate of the International Reading Association Presidents Club. Beverly had a passion to share reading methodology, children’s literature, and the pursuit of education. These elements fueled the start up of Learning Innovations Inc. and the publication of Once Upon a Year, an early childhood curriculum.

Beverly chose early retirement to spend more time with her three grandchildren Reed, Stephanie, and Camille. Her fervor for children’s literature continues to influence their lives. Their enthusiasm motivated her to volunteer through Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church in the elementary program HUG (Help Us Grow). Wanting the best for every student Beverly was still volunteering as a middle school mentor for this 2015-2016 school year.

MDPC was Beverly’s spiritual home. Through the years she was involved in various Bible studies, taught fifth graders with Doug, attended adult classes, served on the session, participated in sewing projects and volunteered for the prayer chain.

Forever and to the end a teacher, Beverly initiated The Discussion Group at Parkway Place, inviting speakers to share their knowledge on various topics regarding Houston’s Energy Corridor, shale, and cultural life experiences. She even authored a booklet on life in the later years entitled Never too Late.

Beverly’s life has left a lasting impression on many.

The Memorial Service is scheduled for 10 o’clock Friday morning November 6, 2015 in the Chapel of Tallowood Baptist Church located at 555 Tallowood Road, Houston, Texas77024. The family requests in lieu of flowers that contributions be made to:

Presbyterian Children’s Home and Services, P.O. Box 140888, Austin, Texas 78714-9881 or www. pchas.org