Jean Hicks Jones

Jean Jones Obituary

Jean Hicks Jones, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, November 17, 2009. She was surrounded by her family, who celebrated her life for several days, just as she wanted it to be. She touched so many lives in such special ways and she will be greatly missed. Born on January 24, 1927, she was raised in Waynesboro, Va., and lived in Roanoke, Va., since 1953. Jean was an incredible mother and wife, a gourmet cook, constantly doing for others, and enjoyed life to the fullest. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul W. Jones. She is survived by her best friend and companion, Bob Gauther; her sister, Betty Hicks Herron, of Waynesboro; her sons and their wives, Paul and Linda Jones, of Roanoke, Don and Karen Jones, of Roanoke, Bryan and Lee Ann Jones, of Oldsmar, Fla., and Charlie and Ruth Jones, of Greensboro, N.C.; and her only daughter and her husband, Keith and Jill Allen. Jean has 11 grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren. Friends of the family are invited to share in a celebration of Jean's life at her home on Thursday, November 19, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. A private service will be held on Friday, November 20, 2009. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Peculiar People, P.O. Box 2664, Greenboro, N.C. 27402.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Nov. 18 to Nov. 19, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Jean Jones

7 Entries

November 21, 2009

To Jean and Paul's Children:

Please know of our love, our thoughts, our prayers and our gratitude for the friendship and memories.

With Every Blessing,

Bob and Amelia
Isaiah 26:3

November 20, 2009

To all of Jean's family,
Jean was my first neighbor on Round Hill after Bob and I were married. Cynthia and Robert adore your family as we do. We shared many special moments together over coffee talk and family events. I shall always remember the special place Jean has in my heart and for her straightforward honesty-no matter what!
Love, Joan

November 19, 2009

Bob,words can not express how sad we are for the passing of Jean . You two are very much loved by us. Please take comfort in these words fom John" Let not your heart be trouble: ye believe in God, believe also in me.In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back again, and receive you unto myself: that where I am, there ye may be also."
We Love You Jay, Amerah, and Linda

November 19, 2009

Bob, Gary and I could not have asked for better neighbors than you and Jean. I don't know what I would have done without you and Jean saving me from the snake and how Jean would laugh when all I had to do was call and scream and in minutes you'd be at the door without my saying a word. Somehow her laughter calmed my terror and I knew it would be okay. She was a joy to be around and how much fun we had talking about clothes and fashion. I'll miss seeing and talking to her out front in the summer enjoying the sunshine. She will be missed, but Gary and I feel fortunate to have known her for these past 7 years. May God keep you and Jean's family happy in the special memories of being loved and cared for by such a sweet lady. Gary & Nancy

November 18, 2009

Although we have not met all of you, we did have the pleasure of knowing Jean. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now at this time. Our deepest sympathy and condolences.
Jean's Smith Mountian Lake Neighbors,
Bob and Karlen Tinti

Korey Gannon

November 18, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

November 18, 2009

Dearest Jill,
I Love You..
and am holding you close to my heart..as well as our prayers~~~

Your mom is a legacy in many regards,
and she was a loving wife and mother
to five GREAT children!!

Please allow me
to visit memory lane:

I remember her love to cook,
and Jean introduced me to her
cinnamon toast..to be made
on none other than Roman Meal Bread :)
I think we used a loaf at a time!!

Her oyster stuffing was fabulous..
and her oven broiled tomatoes with spices were delicious!!

I loved riding in
the family station wagon :)
(way before Chevy Chase
made it famous :)
and remember Jean faithfully
handing out candy
while we trick or treated with pillowcases weighted down while we toured ALL of Round Hill!!!

We had summer filled days of back yard fun w/ garden hose in hand. You, Bryan and I ran around trying to avoid loose nails and honey bees while your mom was getting brown as a berry as she tanned while watching us.

One favorite memory for me is our
mom/daughter date at my parent's pool
when our girls were little xo xo

Jean's infectious laugh
and love for life
will be greatly missed..

I pray that GOD will comfort you and your family as only HE can do during this tremendous loss..

I cherish you, my childhood friend
in my heart...
and if you ever need someone to:
sit with you..
cry on...
or share life with..
I would be Honored to be "THAT GIRL"
xo xo
Cynthia Fralin
(and Jimmy and Jessica)