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Our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and sister, has passed away peacefully at the age of 67. Margo Ann Rodeman Jones born December, 1st, 1957 in Germany to Donna and Dean Rodeman, went to be with our Heavenly Father on October 18th, 2025. A devoted wife to her husband of 42 years, David Jones and a loving caring mother to her children: Crystal, Jessica & Christian. Margo was a source of endless love and strength for her family and will be deeply missed. She was known for her love of the Lord and her wonderful meals. She loved animals, gardening, reading, playing games and chatting on the phone with anyone. Mom was the heart and soul of our family, and she will be dearly missed. She is survived by her husband David Jones, children: Crystal Katzer (Mike Katzer), Jessica Gray (Aaron Gray), Christian Jones (Brandi Jones), her 6 grandchildren, and her brother Michael Rodeman.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Margo or your condolences with her family at her online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Athens and the Cody family are honored to assist the family with these arrangements.
400 S White Street, Athens, TN 37303
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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