HOMER — Sue Jones of Homer passed away on Sunday (March 11, 2018) surrounded by loved ones. She will be forever missed by her husband, Kenny, and her loving children.
Born to Shirley Day (Schloz) on Easter, April 6, 1947, Sue was adopted as an infant by Alma and Daniel Pearson. She grew up in her mother’s antique shop, developing an appreciation for carnival glass and vintage jewelry. Her warm heart and gentle spirit endeared her to everyone she met.
In 1993, Sue married Kenneth C. Jones. Together,they loved exploring art galleries and traveling to Santa Fe each year to see the desert wildflowers.Each described the other as the love of their life. She delighted in spoiling her grandchildren rotten, often saying she “liked ‘em feisty.” Her endless patience came in handy at the annual Jones Turkey Bash.
She retired from the University of Illinois after 22 years. Later, she created her own jewelry line, designing original pieces from vintage finds.
A beloved member of United Methodist Church of Homer, Sue believed it was her mission in life to comfort others. She was always ready with a warm hug or an empathetic ear. As a younger woman, she fostered 22 children, nursing many back to health.
She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Kenny;daughters, Jesica Wattles (Brian) of Mahomet andJenniffer Principe (Paul) of Milwaukee; bonus kids,Kory Jones (Karen) of Austin, Texas, and Lori Jones of Los Angeles; birth mother, Shirley Schloz; sister, Tonya Mansell; and four grandchildren, Kaleb Jones, Penelope Jones, Joel Wattles and Xavier Roman.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 15, at Kirby Funeral Home, Homer. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at United Methodist Church of Homer.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorial gifts may be made to Salt and Light Ministry to fight poverty.
Champaign News-Gazette 3/13/2018
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