Viola Jones was born in Kingston, Oklahoma on February 9, 1921 to Homer and Gracie Snellgrove.
She graduated from Kingston High School in Kingston, OK.
Viola worked at Armstrong Cork Company for more than 15 years. She was a member of West Mesquite Baptist Church. Viola also enjoyed quilting and working in her flower beds.
Viola is preceded in death by her husband James E. Jones and son James (Sonny) Jones, parents, Homer and Gracie Snellgrove, siblings Novella Gray, Velma Moore, Willie Bert Snellgrove.
Viola is survived by daughter Mary Melvin, 8 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.