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Kay Jones Obituary
Kay was born on November 9, 1942 in Lancaster, CA to Edward & Mary Moore. She graduated from Tracy High School in 1960 and Modesto Junior College in 1962.
Kay married Charles Eugene Jones "Gene" on September 29, 1962 and gave birth to Charles Eugene Jones, Jr (Chuck) on November 1, 1963. Kay retired from the Modesto Irrigation District after 25 years of employment.
Kay is best known for her wonderful sewing talents, and many people were touched by her gifts of beautiful quilts, including the Shriner's Children's Hospital in Sacramento.
Kay was involved in the Bernina Club at R. Lily Stem Quilts, the Manteca Quilting Guild, and most recently the Hen Creek Stitchers in Galt, which she founded, and Project R.I.D.E. (Riding Instruction Designed for Education). She was also a member of the Red Hat Society, Shady Ladies of Galt. Kay also raised box turtles at her home in Galt.
Kay is preceded in death by her father, Edward Russell Moore; Mother, Mary Jane Zane; Sister Mary Zane Seyfried; Nephew, Matthew Russell Leuthard; and half-brother, Edward Russell Moore, Jr.
She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Charles Eugene Jones of Galt; son, Charles Eugene Jones, Jr and wife Andrea of Modesto; Grandsons, Adam Reed Jones of Modesto and Brandon Leotice Wood of Eielson AFB, AK; Granddaughter, Amber LeeAnn Cromwell and husband Cameron of Turlock; Brother, Patrick Henry Moore and wife Irene of Sacramento; and Sister-in-law, Lois Irene Peters and husband Brian of Modesto; and many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life open house on Sunday, September 19, 2010 from 1:00-5:00 at 2832 Medinah Way in Modesto.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Golden State Bloodhound Search & Rescue Foundation, P.O. Box 577673, Modesto, CA 95357.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Kay Jones
Anna Freeman
September 11, 2025
Thinking of you and love you!
Bob & Zulla McClure
September 18, 2010
Eugene, Chuck & family,
What a terrible loss for all of you, it's to hard to even imagine. All of our love & prayers are with each of you. We will miss our wonderful dinners and special times we shared with you both. Love,
Joey Gilmore
September 18, 2010
Gene, Chuck and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. We have so many memories to cherish. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Joey Gilmore
Kay and her quilts
Andrea Jones
September 18, 2010
Kay and her grandson Adam
Andrea Jones
September 18, 2010
Gene, Kay, Chuck, and Andrea
Andrea Jones
September 18, 2010
September 18, 2010
September 18, 2010
To Gene and his family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Wes & Judy Peters, ( Pahoa, Hawaii )
September 17, 2010
To Gene and his family. We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Wes & Judy Peters, Pahoa, Hawaii
Kara Davis
September 17, 2010
Chuck, Andrea, and family,
Praying for you as you grieve the loss of your mother.
Kara
Wendy Watson
September 17, 2010
So very sorry for your loss
Natalie Thompson
September 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lyssa Arnett
September 17, 2010
Gene, you & your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lois Jones-Peters
September 17, 2010
I miss you. Kay was my sister in law since I was 9 yrs old but she was more like a big sister to me. She was a rock, always strong, always helping others. My brother teased her a lot but he loved her so much. Rest in peace Kay. Love you.
Judy Foster
September 17, 2010
Dear Gene (hard not to call you "Sgt Jones"), I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your lovely wife and, I am sure, your best friend. She sounds like a wonderful and giving person, one I would have loved to know. This is no doubt a tough time for you, but please know you are in the thoughts and prayers of many of your friends, including mine. Take care of yourself, and may God bless you and your family.
Fred & Wendi Irons
September 17, 2010
Kay, you will be missed.......
September 17, 2010
Gene, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Judy Olson (Sacramento)
Valerie Carter
September 17, 2010
My condolences to her family. She will be missed
Marilynn
September 17, 2010
May the memory of Mrs. Moore continue to provide a measure of comfort to you and the family. -Matthw 5:5, Psalm 37:11,29. Until God's promises are fulfilled.
Dan & Lori Smith
September 17, 2010
Please accept our sincere condolences and know that Kay is in our thoughts and prayers.
Anna (Jones) Freeman
September 17, 2010
Kay was my friend for 50 years, having met at MJC back in 1960. Opposites surely must attract, since we were not at all alike.....Kay being outgoing and sometimes a bit "boisterous" (who could forget that laugh!); me, being rather shy and "reserved". Also, she was my "kin" for almost 48 years, after marrying my nephew in 1962! While throughout their many years together, Gene often jokingly "blamed" me for that marriage, I simply said "you're welcome" and gave Kay a sympathy card.
Katy, you will be missed by many, many people who know and love you; and, we will treasure our many memories of you. I'm thinking that you may not be resting in peace; but, instead, you're already busy "piecing" quilt after quilt without the need for rest!
Thank you for being my friend.
Jan Kuykendall
September 17, 2010
I'll miss her more than I can put into words. She was a wonderful lady, always first in line to lend a helping hand to those less fortunate. She was generous to a fault with her time and talents. There will never be another like her. "I love you Kay"
Jan
Nancy Morrison
September 17, 2010
Kay was a force to be reckoned with, a force for good. Using her many talents to bring comfort, and a smile to many faces. She will be missed.
Midge Zagaris
September 17, 2010
My first quilting class was taught by Kay. She was a lovely lady and so generous of her time and talents. My sincere condolences to her family. May her memory be eternal.
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