Sally Hull Jones

Sally Hull Jones was born in Buffalo, New York on February 5, 1929 to the parents of Mabel M. Hull, and Frederick B. Hull. Shortly after Sally’s birth, her father made the decision to move the family to Wheeling, West Virginia where she went to primary school. Sally would later spend her high school years in Columbus, Ohio. Upon graduating from East High School in Columbus, Sally entered The Ohio State University School Of Nursing and earned a B.S. Degree as well as a Masters Degree in Nursing. While working to complete the requirements of her Masters Degree, Sally was offered a position at the Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus which she gladly accepted.

While attending The Ohio State University School Of Nursing, Sally met Gerald Jones. They would eventually marry and live in Columbus, Ohio. Upon graduating from The Ohio State University School of Nursing, Sally and Gerald would relocate to Boston, MA as Gerald was offered a management position within the Polaroid Corporation.

Moving to Boston was a major change for Sally as she knew no one and had very little knowledge of New England in general. However, being a strong willed individual, she dug in and began to see the move to New England as an opportunity. The newlyweds found a house in Brookline and quickly settled in to their new community. Sally began her employment as a nurse in the Boston area where she made many new friends. During her career she was fortunate to have held nursing positions at Beth Israel Hospital, Newton Wellesley Hospital, and The Harvard Medical School.

However, in 1974 tragedy struck and Sally soon found herself to be a widow at a very young age. She returned to Ohio where she and her beloved Gerald had met. Taking a brief period of time to rest, Sally returned to Brookline and began a new chapter in her life. She turned to her love of ice skating which was sparked when she was given her first pair of ice skates as a young child one Christmas morning. Sally re-devoted herself to her passion and as a result taught ice skating at Franklin Field in Dorchester, MA for approximately five years. She taught over one hundred fifty skaters and opened a hockey club with over one hundred skaters. She enjoyed teaching and therefore looked for opportunities to share her knowledge which brought her the chance to teach and coach skating at The Boston Herald MDC Ice Rink. Sally went on to become an ice skating judge at the Skating Club Of Boston earning the position as a Silver Judge. She held this position for over forty years. Friends within the Skating Club Of Boston encouraged Sally to skate for Ice Chips which she eventually did. She regarded The Skating Club Of Boston as a second home.

In addition to ice skating, Sally enjoyed attending concerts and visiting art galleries. She had season tickets at The Boston Symphony Orchestra and frequently treated her friends to join her. She supported the Boston University Arts & Sciences Programs, as well as The Huntington, the YMCA of Greater Boston, and The Philadelphia Museum of Art. She also supported BrookGreen Gardens of Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Sally loved to travel and looked upon the world with curiosity. One of her most enjoyable trips early on was sailing to France aboard the newly commissioned S.S. France. Upon entering France, Sally went on a tour of the art galleries of Paris.

Sally attended religious services in Brookline, MA at The Church Of Our Savior where she was a member of the congregation. She also attended religious services at Marsh Chapel located on the Campus of Boston University. In her later years, she would listen to the Sunday services on the radio which Marsh provided to the Boston Community. Mobility eventually became an issue for Sally however, her Priest, Father Joel Ives, continued to support her by bringing her communion and providing social support.

Sally was proceeded in death by her brother, George Edwin Hull of Findlay, Ohio, brother Bruce McDonald Hull of Quartzsite, Arizona, brother Frederick B. Hull Jr. of Alexandria, Virginia, brother Garrett Johnson Hull of Claremont, New Hampshire, sister Jacqueline Rea Hull Williams, of Baltimore, Maryland. Sally is survived by her sister, Nadine Phillips, of Fremont, Ohio. In addition to her brothers and sisters, Sally’s family includes her Sister in Law, Faye Hull, a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, and cousins, throughout various parts of the United States.

Sally will be laid to rest at The Newton Cemetery next to her husband, Gerald Jones.

The family of Sally H. Jones would like to express their gratitude for all of the love and support provided by the numerous friends she had within the Boston Community.