"Jean" Jones, 73, of Springfield, died peacefully at Capitol Care Center on Thursday, September 23, 2010. Born in Jellico, TN on February 23, 1937, Jean was preceded in death by her father Lloyd Gibson, and mother, Bessie (Scott) Gibson, as well as two brothers and two sisters.
Jean married J. Norman Jones in 1956 in Cincinnati, OH and they later divorced in 1978; he survives.
Jean is survived by her daughter Kathy Volz, her son-in-law Jeffery Volz, and one grandchild Tyler Volz, all of Rolla, MO.
Jean was an award-winning painter and portrait artist, working primarily in oils. In recent years, Jean participated in clown ministry as "Blossom," performing at hospitals, churches, and public venues.
A memorial service will be held at Bisch and Son Funeral Home located at 505 East Allen Street Springfield, Illinois on Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Smiles Unlimited Universal Clown Ministry. Please visit the online "Life Remembered Story" as www.bischandsonfuneralhome.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.
