1921
Willie
2015
Willie Beatrice Jones
December 2, 1921 — February 8, 2015
Willie "Bea" Jones, 93, passed away on February 8, 2015, in Salem, Oregon.
Bea was born in Drew, Mississippi, to William and Matura Floyd. She grew up as a beautiful tomboy, playing with her two brothers, EG and Troy.
In 1942, she married Marvin "Dag" Jones in State College, Pennsylvania, beginning the nomadic life of a Navy wife, which took her to homes in New Orleans, Boston, Monterey, San Diego and Honolulu. Later they retired to Silver Lakes, California, and Keizer, Oregon.
While raising four children, she enjoyed and excelled at sewing, playing bridge, ballroom dancing and golfing.
Bea is survived by her children, Sandra Feeny of California, Kenneth Jones of Oklahoma, Susan (Kim) Girouard of Oregon, Sally (Robert) Kennel of Oregon; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and a granddaughter.
Bea was born in Drew, Mississippi, to William and Matura Floyd. She grew up as a beautiful tomboy, playing with her two brothers, EG and Troy.
In 1942, she married Marvin "Dag" Jones in State College, Pennsylvania, beginning the nomadic life of a Navy wife, which took her to homes in New Orleans, Boston, Monterey, San Diego and Honolulu. Later they retired to Silver Lakes, California, and Keizer, Oregon.
While raising four children, she enjoyed and excelled at sewing, playing bridge, ballroom dancing and golfing.
Bea is survived by her children, Sandra Feeny of California, Kenneth Jones of Oklahoma, Susan (Kim) Girouard of Oregon, Sally (Robert) Kennel of Oregon; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and a granddaughter.
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