She is survived by daughters, Susan (Ric) Kingsfield, of Davenport, FL, and Peggy (Dennis) Hutson, of Normal; four grandchildren, Joshua Long, Matthew (Natalie) Long, of Hanover Park, Katie (Nathan) Hargan, and Thomie Hutson, of Normal; and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, four brothers, infant son, Gregory, and her husband of 63 years, Ernest M. Jones in 2012.
Olive retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. in 1987. Olive spent many years volunteering, and was honored by the Easter Seals in Normal as their “Volunteer of the Year” in 1991. She was also named “Outstanding Volunteer” by United Way of McLean County at RSVP through MARC Center.
Olive and her husband enjoyed ballroom dancing, traveling, and entertaining. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile, and feisty, independent spirit.
Memorial donations may be sent to Shriner’s Hospital for Children or donor’s choice. Memorial services will be held at East Lawn Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 1PM with visitation held from 12 until 1. The family requests those in attendance to dress casually.
