Ruby Jon Jones

May 1, 1924 – November 27, 2010

Ruby Jon Jones of Meadowlakes, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2010. She was born on May 1, 1924 in Bowie, Texas to the late Samuel J. Ward and Bertha Emma Staats Ward.

Survivors include her son, Jeffrey E. Jones and wife Sharifah, granddaughters, Sarah and Farah, all of Doha, Qatar. She is also survived by sisters-in-law , a brother-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Valton E. (“Doc”) Jones and her brother Samuel Odean Ward.

Ruby Jon was a long-time member of Marble Falls First United Methodist Church. Before she became ill, she was an active member of the Highland Lakes Service League, Granite Hills Luncheon Club, an investment club in Meadowlakes and Highland Lakes Exxon Annuitants Club. She was a member of the Sew and Chat Club and displayed her creativity through her skilled sewing talents. Dancing was her passion, especially square dancing. She and Doc were members of the Sashay and Whirl Square Dance Club in Kingsville, TX, and competed throughout the United States with the group. After moving to the Highland Lakes area, they were associated with the Country Cuzzins Square Dance Club in Kingsland. Ruby Jon was also an avid traveler and enjoyed sharing her knowledge of the countries visited.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 3, at 11:00 am in the Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Dr. Ralph D. Mann officiating. Interment will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 4, at the Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie, TX.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cal Farley’s Boy’s Ranch/Girlstown U.S.A, P. O. Box 1890, Amarillo, TX 79174, West Texas Rehabilitation, 4601 Hartford Street, Abilene, TX 79605, or the charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home of Marble Falls.

Condolences may be offered at www.clementswilcoxfuneralhome.com