Amy Ruth Jones

Preceded in death by Gilbert her husband of 77 years, brother ”Him” Smith and sisters Jean and Leah, her infant grandson Jeff Jones, daughter-in-law Diane Jones, daughter Amy Darlene Love and son Jerry Jones.

Survived by her sons Travis Jones and wife Shirley of Grand Prairie, Texas, Larry Jones and wife Barbara of Irving, Texas, daughter-in-law Barbara Kay Jones of Arlington, Texas and son-in-law Major General David R. Love of Mansfield, Texas. Grandchildren Dana Jill Jones of Grand Prairie, Texas, Steven Jones of Irving Texas, Todd Jones and wife Marti of Coppell, Texas, Scott Jones and wife Lori of Grand Prairie, Texas, Greg Jones and wife Bren of Dallas, Texas, Amy Cotton and husband Jeff of Gig Harbor, Washington, Angie Hunsicker and husband J.D. of Benton, La., Kimberly Sue Benningfield of Ft. Worth, Texas, Kelly Rene Bajec and husband Chris of Dallas, Texas. Great-grandchildren Taylor, Laura, Libby, Austin, Jordan, Ryan, Colin, Casey, Dylan, Mattie, Abbey, Courtney, Laken, Jackson, Rachel and David. Great-great grandchildren Tyson and Ryann.

Amy and Gilbert settled in Grand Prairie to raise their family after Gilbert returned from the war. For many years, Amy was active in the Woman’s club of Grand Prairie and other civic/social activities and at the First Christian and First Baptist Church of Grand Prairie. Amy stayed at home and raised the family while helping run the family business. Her home became a gathering place for family, the children’s friends and neighbors. She was very meticulous with personal and business records. Amy was known for her wardrobe and was always complemented on her dress. She kept her mind sharp with favorite activities, which she pursued until a few weeks before her death, by playing bridge and other activities with her friends at Mac Arthur Hills retirement center in Irving, watching Wheel of Fortune faithfully, reading until her eyesight diminished and limited her ability to read, listening to/watching Gospel music programs and church services. After meeting/knowing Amy, the most common comment was “such a sweet person”. The family thanks the staff and caretakers at Mac Arthur Hills and Faith Presbyterian Hospice for the sincere loving care and concern given to Amy.

A visitation for Amy will be held Friday, September 8, 2017 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM at Moore Funeral Home, 1219 North Davis Drive, Arlington, Texas, 76012. A memorial service will occur Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Grand Prairie, 950 Mayfield Rd, Grand Prairie, Texas, 75052.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to support your favorite charity.