RUTH JONES
Ruth Jones, age 94, of Brookville, died early Sunday, May 23, 2021, at the Brookville Healthcare Center in Brookville.
Born January 30, 1927, in Venice, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late William and Annie (Wilson) Lucas. She was united in marriage to Dane E.F. Jones on January 14, 1946, and they enjoyed nearly 75 years of marriage until his passing on December 6, 2020.
A homemaker, and farm wife, in her leisure time, she enjoyed working outside tending to her garden and flowers.
Survivors include two children, Brenda Tinch of Arcanum, Ohio and Jeffery (Susan) Jones of Brookville; four grandchildren, April Tinch, Jessica (Mike) Hager, Christie (Blake) Bauman and Randal Jones; five great-grandchildren, Emma Hager, Abby Hager, Maddie Hager, Grayson Bauman and Reagan Bauman; two sisters, Shirley Bath and Carolyn Bath both of Ohio.
In addition to her parents and husband Dane, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Tim Tinch, a granddaughter, Amanda Tinch; a sister, Lucy Fox, as well as four brothers, William Lucas Jr., Bobby Gene Lucas, Charles Lucas and Larry Wayne Lucas.
Rev. Mike Holman, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Brookville, will officiate the Funeral Services on Thursday, May 27, 2021, 12 Noon at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville. Burial will then follow in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Family and friends may visit from 10 a.m., until the time of the services at Noon on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Franklin County Cemetery Commission for the care of Wolf Creek Cemetery. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to once again serve the Jones family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.