Jill Anne Jones

Born in Calumet Park, Illinois, August 19, 1968, she was a daughter of Sandra Neilson Mark of New Lenox, Ill. and the late Louis Frank Mark.

Jill stated on her University website, she had three passions, 1) God, 2) her family, and 3) Education. She was an associate professor in the School of Education at Liberty University. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree at Judson College in Elgin, Ill, her Masters Degree at Lewis University in Romeoville, Ill. and in 2002 she earned an Educational Doctorate from Northern Illinois University. She spent her entire professional career as an educator and was a board certified teacher. She taught students ranging from elementary school early on in her career to graduate level courses at Liberty University. She was a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church.

In addition to her father, one sister, Kathy Mark preceded her in death.

She is survived by husband Ray Jones and her son, Raymond Jones both of Lynchburg; three sisters, Louanne Giorgio and her husband Anthony of Plainfield, Ill, Carrie Mark of New Lenox, Ill and Rebecca Mark of Texas; and her father and mother-in-law, Ray and Shirley Jones of Arcola, Ill. She is also survived by many loving family members and dear friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, August 12, 2010 at Thomas Road Baptist Church with Pastor Jonathan Falwell officiating. The family will receive friends following the service until 9:00 p.m.

The family requests memorial contributions be made in Jill’s honor to Liberty University, Dr. Jill Jones Memorial Fund, Student Business Office, 1971 University Blvd., Lynchburg, VA 24502.

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Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation service, Timberlake Chapel is serving the Jones family.