Virginia L. Jones, 70, of Peoria died 10:27 a.m. Aug. 12, 2005, at her residence.

She was born Jan. 25, 1935, in Mt. Vernon to Orville and Opal (Leneave) Burton.

She married Jerry L. Jones April 20, 1962, in Peoria; he survives.

Also surviving are four sons, Rod (Cheryl) Oathout of Ashland City, Tenn., Tom Oathout of Peoria, Garry (Debbie) Jones of Washington and Larry (Denise) Jones of Peoria; two daughters, Brenda (Dale) Pemble of East Peoria and Janice Weber of Bartonville; five sisters, Joann Reeves of Mt. Vernon, Betty (Speed) Wright of Centralia, Daisy (Ken) Harris of Ashland City, Tenn., Gloria (Bill) Gottman of Rockford and Vicky (Mike) Storment of Mt. Vernon; three brothers, Ted (Paulita) Burton of Mt. Vernon, David (Becky) Burton of Mt. Vernon and Mark (Darla) Burton of Woodlawn; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant sister and a grandson.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Endsley Funeral Home in Bartonville. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Endsley Funeral Home in Bartonville.

Mrs. Jones retired after 15 years from the Youth Farm, where she was the head of housekeeping. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Pekin. She and her husband belonged to the Eagles Club.

Memorials may be made to the Youth Farm & Company or to the Church of Christ in Pekin. For more information you may contact Endsley Funeral Home at (309) 682-4500.

Source: Register-News
Date: August 16, 2005
Submitted by: Robert W. Loman