"Denise and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. God bless you. "
In loving memory of
Carol R. Jones
December 2, 1930 - December 22, 2013
Carol passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at the Shenandoah Medical Center.
Memorials, in lieu of flowers may be directed to the Shenandoah Public Library, The Shenandoah Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Fund or the Elm Heights Activity Fund.
Carol Ruth Allen was born on December 2, 1930 to Arthur and Vera Allen of rural Red Oak, IA. She spent her childhood there with her 3 siblings and graduated from Red Oak High School in 1948. Carol attended Simpson College and earned a teaching certificate and began teaching shortly afterwards at Shenandoah Schools in 1950.
She met Gordon Jones in the March of 1952 and married on June 21, 1953 at Climax, IA. Over the next few years they were blessed with two children, Roger and Denise, and later in life four grandchildren.
Education and learning were always very important to Carol. She began her career teaching and later substituted in the Shenandoah School system. She was a dedicated and active member of the Shenandoah United Methodist Church for over 60 years. She enjoyed having a cup of coffee with friends while playing Scrabble. Carol liked spending time outdoors walking on the school track near their home and neighborhood sidewalks. In her spare time she was fond of playing the piano, completing the daily crossword puzzle, watching Jeopardy, reading books, keeping a clean house, playing badminton with grandchildren, and gardening. She volunteered at many organizations in the community including United Methodist Women, Shenandoah Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and Shenandoah School system. Her family took many vacations to the mountains in Colorado through the years.
Carol is preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Vera Allen, brothers Lee and Clint Allen. She is survived by her husband Gordon, children Roger and Sonya Jones of Shenandoah IA, Denise and Carl Jardon of Randolph, IA, sister Mary and Wayne Donohue of Red Oak, sister-in-law Carolyn (Clint) Allen of Red Oak, brother in-law and sister in-law Sheldon and Opal Jones of Coin, IA, grandchildren Cale Jones of Shenandoah, IA, Rachel Jones of Ft. Madison, IA, Ryan Jardon of Moline, IL, Rebecca Jardon of Ames, IA, and many other family and friends.
Tributes
"Denise and Carl, so sorry to hear of your mothers passsing. Ken and I will think of you at this difficult time."
"I was saddened to read of Carol's passing. She and I volunteered together at the Shen school a long time. I also had the privilage of spending Bingo days with her at Elm Heights. She is a very kind, caring person and will be missed. Sincere sympathies,"
"We are sorry to learn of Carol's death. We are thinking of all of her loved ones at this time. I first knew Carol through our 4-H Club and enjoyed her friendship through the years. Sincerely, Judy and Ralph Braymen"
"Denise and family: Please know that your family will be in our prayers. May God's grace comfort you and may you always keep your mother's spirit alive in your heart. Dave & Jada Hallberg"
"Thinking of you and sending prayers to you all...With Sincere Sympathy."
"My thoughts are with Gordon and all the rest of the family at this difficult time. Know that Carol's sweet smile will be missed by all that knew her."
"I am thinking of Carol's family and remembering her as a lovely woman! My sincere sympathy!"
"I knew Carol only for a short time while my Mother Was at Elm Heights. She was a kind and lovely Woman. God Bless her. Mary Maher Knop"
"Denise, Carl and families, So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She always had a smile on her face and never knew a stranger. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. With our Deepest Sympathy,"
"I first knew Carol as a substitute teacher. She was enjoyed by the students and teachers. Then I got to know her as a parent of my students. Then as a good member of the United Methodist Church. Her smile never changed! What an inspiration she was to so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all."
"Gordon & family, so sorry to learn of Carol's passing. She was such a lovely lady and I enjoyed working with her at church activities and visiting her at Elm Heights. I'm so glad I got to see her last Tues. when I was out there. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. "
"Gordon and family, I will always remember Carol as a sweet sweet lady . She was a hard worker for our United Methodist Women. So sorry for your loss but know how happy she must be with our Savior at Christmas."
" I am so sorry to hear about Carol. She was such a wonderful lady and I enjoyed getting to know her while I worked at elm heights. When I moved in May I made sure when I came back that I would stop in to see her. The last one was thanksgiving weekend. I got to see her and Gordon. She always had a smile on her face. We laughed and joked that day. I'm glad I got to spend time with her. I will miss seeing her. Many blessings to you all!!"
"Dear Gordon, Roger's and Denise's, We offer our deepest sympathy to the loss of a very special woman whom I had the pleasure of knowing all my life. She will always be remembered as cheerful, friendly and opening her heart and home to us. May God give you strength during this difficult time, Karen, Dave and Thomas Smissen "
"What a lovely, lasting memory was created at Thanksgiving time with our latest Lynn/Jones gathering! Carol and Gordon made it to Mom's ~ even though it was a bit comical (usually our times with the Jones were!!) She was a great second mom and will be remembered fondly by us all!"