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Eva Jones Obituary

Jones, Eva Louise Whitmore Lake, Michigan Age 86, died on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at American House in Holland. She was born September 23, 1930 in Owensboro, KY, the daughter of Dee & Vida (Bean) Hall. Eva is formerly of Redford, where she lived for 30 years. She was a member of Dexter Gospel Church, and worked for Kroger's in Westgate for 12 years. She enjoyed bowling, crocheting, reading, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. On Aug. 7, 1949, she married Donald Earl Jones in Lincoln, Nebraska, and he preceded her in death on May 10, 2013. Survivors include two daughters, Deborah (Carey) Strykowski of Zeeland, Carol (Timothy) Carr of Mooresville, NC; 6 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea, on Friday, January 27, 2 pm, with Pastor Steve Swayze officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery, Ann Arbor, Michigan. The family will receive friends and family at Cole Funeral Chapel at 11 am until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Dexter Gospel Church.

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Published by Ann Arbor News from Jan. 25 to Jan. 26, 2017.

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Royal Atrium Inn

January 30, 2017

With Our Deepest Sympathy, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you for allowing her to be part of our Royal Atrium family. We are blessed to have known her.

January 26, 2017

Deepest sympathy. May her loved ones rely on God for comfort in their time of needs. Ms. Eva Louise will be missed dearly.
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Dean and Chris Fox

January 25, 2017

Eva was a faithful Greeter at Dexter Gospel Church for many years and served with great enthusiasm in welcoming all who attended. May God bless her family.

T. Green

January 25, 2017

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

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