Ruth Jones Obituary Ruth Parker Jones January 14, 1916 - August 6, 2015 Franklin - Ruth Parker Jones, age 99, passed away August 6, 2015. Ruth was born on January 14, 1916 in Danville, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Essie Pruden Burden and Cecil John Delona Parker and two sisters, Helen Parker and Elizabeth Parker. She was the widow of William Tall Jones. Ruth is survived by three children, daughter, Elizabeth Ellington and husband, Tom, of Franklin; son, William Tall Jones, Jr. and wife, Ann, of Georgetown, TX; daughter, Margaret Kramer and husband, Phil, of Carmel, IN; six grandchildren, Elisabeth Dixon and husband, Brian; Logan Harrison and husband, Byron; William Jones, III; Noel Jones; Margaret Sande and husband, Tyler; and Tall Kramer; and four great-grandchildren, Sarah Harrison; Elisabeth and Ellie Dixon; and Darden Sande. Ruth was a graduate of Westhampton College, and she taught Latin and Math in Waverly and Franklin, VA. She was a long-time member of The Franklin Literary Club and an avid bridge player. She was a member of Franklin Baptist Church for over seventy years where she taught Sunday School and was a deacon. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM Monday, August 10, 2015 at Franklin Baptist Church led by Rev. Brent Kimlick. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends at 829 Clay Street. Memorials may be sent to Franklin Baptist Church 208 N. High Street, Franklin, VA 23851. Wright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.wrightfuneralhome.org. Ruth Jones Obituary (1916 - 2015) - Franklin, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/3269158 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/ruth-jones-obituary?id=21911986 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/ruth-parker-jones-franklin-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Ruth Parker Jones, born 14 January 1916 in Danville, VA, passed away on 6 August 2015 at age 99. She was a devoted educator and active community member, survived by her three children, six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A memorial service for Ruth Parker Jones was held on 10 August 2015 at Franklin Baptist Church. Interment was private. ### The Edited Obituary Ruth Jones Obituary Ruth Parker Jones 14 January 1916 - 6 August 2015 Franklin - Ruth Parker Jones, age 99, passed away 6 August 2015. Ruth was born on 14 January 1916 in Danville, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Essie Pruden Burden and Cecil John Delona Parker, and two sisters, Helen Parker and Elizabeth Parker. She was the widow of William Tall Jones. Ruth is survived by three children, daughter, Elizabeth Ellington and husband, Tom, of Franklin; son, William Tall Jones, Jr. and wife, Ann, of Georgetown, TX; daughter, Margaret Kramer and husband, Phil, of Carmel, IN; six grandchildren, Elisabeth Dixon and husband, Brian; Logan Harrison and husband, Byron; William Jones, III; Noel Jones; Margaret Sande and husband, Tyler; and Tall Kramer; and four great-grandchildren, Sarah Harrison; Elisabeth and Ellie Dixon; and Darden Sande. Ruth was a graduate of Westhampton College, and she taught Latin and Math in Waverly and Franklin, VA. She was a longtime member of The Franklin Literary Club and an avid bridge player. She was a member of Franklin Baptist Church for over seventy years where she taught Sunday School and was a deacon. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM Monday, 10 August 2015 at Franklin Baptist Church led by Rev. Brent Kimlick. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends at 829 Clay Street. Memorials may be sent to Franklin Baptist Church 208 N. High Street, Franklin, VA 23851. Wright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.wrightfuneralhome.org. Ruth Jones Obituary (1916 - 2015) - Franklin, VA - 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/3269158 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/ruth-jones-obituary?id=21911986 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/ruth-parker-jones-franklin-va/ ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Ruth Parker Jones | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 99 | | Birth | 14 January 1916; Danville, VA | | Death | 6 August 2015; Franklin, VA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------------|-----------------------|----------------| | Ruth Parker Jones | Decedent | Franklin, VA | | William Tall Jones | Spouse (deceased) | -- | | Essie Pruden Burden | Parent (deceased) | -- | | Cecil John Delona Parker | Parent (deceased) | -- | | Elizabeth Ellington | Child | Franklin, VA | | William Tall Jones, Jr. | Child | Georgetown, TX | | Margaret Kramer | Child | Carmel, IN | | Helen Parker | Sibling (deceased) | -- | | Elizabeth Parker | Sibling (deceased) | -- | | Elisabeth Dixon | Grandchild | -- | | Logan Harrison | Grandchild | -- | | William Jones, III | Grandchild | -- | | Noel Jones | Grandchild | -- | | Margaret Sande | Grandchild | -- | | Tall Kramer | Grandchild | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Ruth Parker Jones was a graduate of Westhampton College. 2. She taught Latin and Math in Waverly and Franklin, VA. 3. She was a longtime member of The Franklin Literary Club. 4. Ruth was an avid bridge player. 5. She was a member of Franklin Baptist Church for over seventy years. 6. At Franklin Baptist Church, she taught Sunday School and served as a deacon.