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CAROLYN JONES Obituary

Carolyn A. Jones Carolyn A. Jones passed away Feb. 11, 2011. She was born in Tacoma, to father Jack Young and mother Marianne (nee) McQuillin, June 4, 1940. Carolyn lost her husband Doug Oct. 2009, after 43 years of marriage which she said was not enough. Carolyn is survived by sisters Jacqueline Miller of Tacoma, Susan Frank of Virginia Beach, VA, brother Randy Batson of Tacoma, and step-son Brian Jones and two grandchildren of Utah; also many nephews and nieces. Carolyn worked as a bookkeeper since high school. Carolyn was the nicest person you could ever meet. Liked and loved by all and so sadly missed. Carolyn's request was not to have any services. She will be interred at Tahoma National Cemetery with her husband Doug. Donations can be made to Hospice or to your favorite charity. Please leave online condolences at www.GaffneyCares.com . Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Feb. 18, 2011.

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Brian C. Jones

February 1, 2025

Mom#2 I miss you so much and love thank you for being there for me as kid growing up in hard times! Your kind words touch my heart! Brandi say she wish she would of got to know you more! R.I.P. Popcorn fart! We will miss you! Till meet again!

Brian Craig Jones

February 25, 2022

i miss you and love so much! i will never forget you and your kind words that help me as a young kid ! tell we meet agin! r.i.p.

Phil and Duann Nicolet

February 20, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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