Claudean Jones

Claudean was born to Robert Spencer “Bob” Jordan and Hazel Marie Rodgers on March 25 1932 in Zeb, Cherokee County, Oklahoma. She was the oldest of ten children. She received an eighth-grade education at Stone Chapel School. She had many tales of walking to school, getting into scraps with bullies who teased her along the way. Needless to say, she was one tough cookie from the time she was born to the very end of her life journey. After her “formal” education was over she helped to raise her siblings. One sister in particular, Lois Sue was sick as a small child so she and Claudean retained an especially close bond throughout life.

Claudean met John Claudie “Bully” Jones as a teenager and did not particularly care for him. Especially when he picked her up and sat her on a goat that was not real tame. Later, she decided she was growing fond of him. Fond enough to run off to Kansas City, Missouri to marry him September 23, 1951. They never accumulated wealth, but did have five children that were always well fed from their large garden, clothed from her sewing skills, and taught that strength comes from hard work. There was also the occasional play, especially the joy of fishing with a cane pole on the creek bank.

Claudean was proceeded in death by her husband, Bully; a daughter, Brenda Lee Jones; her parents; brothers, Bobby Gene and Dale Jordan; and sister, Lois Sue Casady.

She is survived by daughters, Cheryl Lynn (Gary) Walters of Tahlequah; Lisa Susan (Jeff) Cummins, Inola; sons, JC (Frances) Jones of Siloam Springs, AR; and Larry Dean (Hudy) Jones of Lost City, OK. Surviving brothers include: Charles Ray Jordan, Raymond Carl Jordan, and Perry Doyle Jordan. Surviving sisters include Ella Lorene Keys, Betty Faye Flournoy, and Linda Yvonne Rogers. Survivors include many nieces and nephews.

Claudean had a special love for her grandchildren, their spouses, and the great grandchildren. They include: Jeffrey and Jamie, their children Ben and Kal Walters; Kevin and Michelle, their children Tristan and Teela Walters; Lindsey (Walters) and Joel, and their children Kobe, Jaxon, and Grayson Snell; Aaron and Stephanie, their children Lexington and Adealynn Jones; Seth and Shannon, children Noah and Harper Jones; Stephanie Jones Griffin; Brittany Jones Smith; Derek and Erika and children Zylee, Ezra, and Lyra Jones; Kaitlyn (Cummins) and Nathan Fultz, Hannah (Cummins) and Seth Osborne; Mollee Cummins; and Garrett Cummins.

Claudean transitioned to heaven July 5, 2020 surrounded by Lisa and Jeff and their children. We will miss your fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, your many stories of fishing for Mississippi white cat fish, watching you create beautiful embroidery, and the fresh tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and other garden goodies that you skillfully grew each year. Fly high sweet Mama. Until we meet again our memories will sustain us.

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