Elinor Sue (White) Jones Obituary (1938 - 2016)

Elinor Sue Jones, 77, of Muncie, IN passed away early Saturday morning, January 23, 2016 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital of Muncie, IN. She was born July 7, 1938 the daughter of Flora Shannon White. She was a graduate of Selma High School and received her Bachelor's Degree (1960) and Master's Degree, both from Ball State University. Elinor retired in 2000 after 36 years as a teacher with Muncie Community Schools. She was a member of the Muncie Teacher Association. She leaves to cherish her memory a loving husband of 56 years, Fred Jones; two children, Dan Jones (wife, Suzie) and Debbie Jones, all of Muncie, IN; three sisters, Patti Williams (husband, Tom) of Wolcottville, IN, Beckie Baker (husband, Gerald) of Muskegon, MI and Cathy Stephen of Winchester, IN; and four grandchildren, Shelby, Johnathon, Bradley and Bethany. She was preceded in death by her mother; and a special uncle and aunt, Chuck and Eleanor Church. A memorial service to celebrate Elinor's life will be 5 pm Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Thornburg Memorial Chapel of Parker City, IN. Family and friends may gather to share and remember from 3 pm to service time on Tuesday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to ARF, Animal Rescue Fund. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wilsonshookfuneralhomes.com.