LEATHA JONES
Leatha Juanita (Chapman) Jones passed away Sunday, January 13, 2008 at Hospice House in Mountain Home, Ar. She was born June 17, 1921 in Protem, Mo. the daughter of Fate and Oma (Harper) Chapman.
Leatha and Alton Jones were married on September 25, 1938 in Nubbin Hill, Mo. To this union four children were born. Her love in life was her kids and grandkids. She enjoyed those special holidays spending time with her family. The grandkids and great grandkids were a big part of her life. Leatha spent a lot of time making quilts. She loved to crochet and embroider. She also loved flowers and birds. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Mrs. Jones is survived by her children; Lynn Jones and wife Judy of Theodosia, Mo., Vonda McDaniel of Thornfield, Mo., Connie Jones and wife Ethel of Thornfield, Mo., and Carla Hambelton and husband Martie of Gainesville, Mo.; ten grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; two sisters Faye Goodsell and Ruthie Ridgner of Protem, Mo. Special friends and caregivers Korrie Dempsey and Fawnelle Patterson.
Preceded in death by her parents, husband Alton Jones, and one sister Ruby Denton of Rogers, Ar.