Hale, Michigan
JONES, PATSY E. Hale, Michigan Age 84, died Wednesday, October 19, 2016 after a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral service will be held 11am Friday, October 21, 2016 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint, Pastor Michelle Forsyth officiating. Burial in Crestwood Cemetery. Visitation 5-8pm Thursday at the funeral home. Pat was born in Holcomb, Missouri on August 27, 1932. She moved to Flint, MI when she was 12 years old. She met her soulmate on a blind date and later married Charles E. Jones on January 2, 1951. She retired from AC Spark Plug after 35 years. Charlie and Pat built their dream home and resided in Hale, MI after retirement. Pat spent her retirement years as a banjo groupie for Charlie's Banjo Group. When not on "tour", she could be found in the kitchen, whipping up a recipe from scratch. She was best known for homemade cornbread and peanut butter fudge. She was loved by all those she met. She will be missed by her family and friends. Surviving are son, Gary (Sam) Jones of Fenton and daughter, Cindy (Chris L.) Common of Fenton; grandchildren, Shawn (Andrea) Jones of St. Paul MN, Kelly Common (Mark Beville) of Grand Junction, CO, Chris (Angie) Common of Fenton, MI, Brooke Jones of Fenton and Cristina Jones (fiance, Marc Kobylczak) of Swartz Creek, MI; great-grandchildren, Ciran Lain Jones, Macy Kay Common, Hadley Reece Common, Charlie Rae Beville, Finley Shae Beville, Noah Markis Beville, Landon Tyler Beville and soon to be Baby Ina Fern Jones. Pat was preceded in death by parents, Oscar and Nell Oakes, sister Joe Ann Greenwood, husband Charles Earl, son Charles Lain and grandson Ian Charles. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
I still miss Patsy's cheerfulness. Although she suffered with her ailments, she always had a ready smile. She was so kind and could zero right into your heart.
I enjoyed the new planting of 'Patsy's Tree' that was right outside my window in Florida, the tree bought and planted by one of her dear neighbors. Everyone around looks at the beautiful tree and is reminded of Patsy's goodness.
Marilyn MacQuarrie
October 13, 2020 | CLINTON, MA | Friend
Our Sincerest Sympathy to all the family. Jim & l have wonderful memories of our friendship over many years. One of our memories regarding your mom's cooking was her redskin breakfast potatoes.
Love to all the family. Jim & Sue
Jim Smeets
October 20, 2016 | Sun City West, AZ
You were always smiling or laughing if you spent time with Charlie and Patsy. Now we will miss them both but they will be happy back together.
Wally and Anne Schmidt (Saginaw MI)
October 20, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of your great loss, Cindy. Your mom was such a good friend, and neighbor to us in Florida. We loved hearing the 'stories' of her and your Dad, and their life together, as we sat on the porch, or had dinner together.She was so warm, tender, and sweet to us. She cried with me when we lost our son, and I will never forget that.We will dearly miss her as I know you and your family will.
Marilyn MacQuarrie
October 20, 2016 | Clinton, MA
Pasty was a very sweet lady sorry to hear that she had passed away. To the Family of Patsy E. Jones and Cindy & Chris our deepest condolences and blessings at this time.
Olga & Michael Herbert
October 20, 2016
A Mother's love is one of God's most precious gifts to us. Remembering your Mom a true sweetheart. Saying prayers and sending our love to your family
Marc and Janie Gall
October 20, 2016 | Burton, MI
Patsy was my favorite Grandmas sister (my Mom's favorite Aunt) and she was also like a Grandma to me & my 2 children, we lived near her in Florida for many years, she was always so sweet, & we loved her a lot, she will be missed.
Jeff Hindman
October 20, 2016 | Springfield, MO
Our deepest and heartfelt condolences go your family.
Kurt and Maila Common
October 20, 2016