Laverne Jones, daughter of the late Bryan and Elizabeth Prona Lee, was born June 19, 1917, in Cardwell, Mo., and passed away Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013, at the Heritage Gardens of Senath, at the age of 96. She was married to John Emmett Jones, who preceded her in death March 7, 1993. They were married 40 years. She was also preceded in death by a brother, J.F. Lee.
She worked for 40 years at the Joe Rutheford Cotton Gin, as well as helping her late husband at Emmett Cafe. She was a longtime member and secretary and treasurer of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include one brother, George Lee and wife, Dorothy, of Abilene, Texas; a sister-in-law, Wanda Lee, of Cardwell; several nieces and nephews, and other relatives and many friends.
Private graveside services will be held at 3 p.m., today, Thursday, Sept. 26, in the Cardwell Cemetery.
McDaniel Funeral Service of Senath is in charge of arrangements.