Ethel L. Jones

Ethel Louise Jones, 81, passed away at home on November 15, 2012 to join her husband, Carl Casey "Sand Brim" Jones in heaven. She was born in McMinnville, TN and moved to Punta Gorda in the 50's. She had humble beginnings, but Ethel was a lady and was loved by all who knew her. She loved to fish, can vegetables, make jellies and preserves and was a great cook. She never drank alcohol or learned to swim. She taught us all good life skills and to love one another.

Ethel is survived by two sisters, Moody Cribbs and Faye Wilburn of Flintville, TN; her children, 7 sons and 4 daughters; LeRoy (Carol) Jones of West Columbia, TX; Jimmie Jones of Freeport, TX; Linda (Jerry) Parsons of Pensacola, FL; Gary (Jean) Mooney of Ashville, AL; Larry (Linda) Mooney of Oneonta, AL; Patricia (Mike) Mason of Punta Gorda, FL; Peggy Ogle of Punta Gorda, FL; June Jones of Punta Gorda, FL; Charles (Bettyann) Jones of Port Charlotte, FL; William Jones of Punta Gorda, FL and Johnny (Cecilea) Jones of Walnut, MS along with many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Sand Brim Jones in1994, her mother, Alta Mae Smith; step son, Carlos Jones; step daughter, Katherine LaGrassa; daughter, Sarah Holley; brother, Chuck Wilburn and sister, Barbara Wilburn.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm till 6:30pm on Monday, November 19, 2012 at the Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home, 635 E Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950. The Funeral Service will be at 6:30 pm Monday at the funeral home with the Rev Rick McDonald officiating. Inurnment will be at Indian Springs Cemetery at a later date.

The family would like to thank Dr Mark C. Droffner and his staff for their extraordinary care and kindness for this special lady, our Mom. Thanks to Tidewell Hospice and their staff for their tender and great care.