Donna Lee Jones
On January 14, 2021, Donna Lee Jones, 87, of Marion, formerly of LaRue, went Home to spend eternity with Jesus and to greet those who went before her. She was loved and adored by all who knew her, especially her children, grandchildren, brother Donn and wife Joann as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews, her church family, and countless friends.
She was born in Hardin County to the late Ray and Hazel (Dyer) Minter on November 30, 1933. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Jones, they were married January 15, 1955 and he died October 10, 1985.
She was a 1951 graduate of Belle Center High School. For most of her career she worked for Elgin West Local Schools as a school secretary, and then as assistant treasurer. She will be remembered for her kind, gentle and loving spirit, strength, courage as well as determination in the face of adversity and her passion for all things family.
She loved going to her grandchildren’s games when they were younger and still remembered that as one of her favorite things to do. She also loved gardening, her flowers and playing the piano. Donna was a member of the Otterbein United Methodist Church near Mt. Victory and a member of the former Mary Lenox Chapter #98 O.E.S.
Surviving are her daughters: Linda (Robert) Sampson of Grove City, Denise (John) Sens of Marion and Annette Oberle of Westerville.
Grandchildren: Shelby (Kyle) Reichle, R J Oberle, Cassandra Oberle, Madison Oberle, Jonathan Sens and Lexie Sens
Brother: Donn (Joann) Miller of Kenton
Private funeral services will be held Monday January 18, 2021 at 12 noon at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue. Although the services are private, Pastor Calvin Waugh will officiate, private burial will follow in the Otterbein Cemetery near Mount Victory.
Memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society 5555 Frantz Rd. Dublin, OH 43017
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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