Ada Jones Obituary
Obituary published on Legacy.com by King-Tears Mortuary, Inc. - Austin on Jan. 13, 2026.
The life book of Sister Ada Marie (Hicks) Shaw Jones opened on April 29, 1940. She was born to Travis Hicks and Willie Mae Dunn-Burton in Pflugerville, Texas.
Following her early years, Ada married Eugene Shaw on July 7, 1958. To this union, two daughters were born: Windy Jean and Andrea Marie Shaw. Later in life, she married Albert Jones, Jr. in 2003. They remained married until his death on December 26, 2018.
Her educational journey began at Beeville Independent School and continued at the Austin Independent School.
As a young lady, Sister Jones received Christ and was baptized at an early age. She was a member of the Friendly Will Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend E. M. Franklin, where she sang in the choir. Later, she joined the St. James Missionary Baptist Church, also under the leadership of Reverend E. M. Franklin. Finally, she transferred her membership to the Mount Zion Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. G.V. Clark. Under his leadership, she participated in the Silver Soldiers senior group and greeted congregants for more than 30 years, until her health prevented her from serving. Upon the passing of Pastor Clark, she continued her membership under the current Pastor, Rev. Dr. Daryl Horton until her transition from earth to her heavenly reward.
She worked for St. Edwards University in the 1960s. Ada was employed at the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library as security staff in the 1970s. Complimentary to her commitment to faith and family, she worked for the following families: Dr. Robert and Barbara Tocker in 1965; Shelly Black & Justin McDonald in the 1970s; Bill and Pat Warren in the 1980s; John, Cathy, Charlie, and Michael Harrell in the 1990s; and Ms. Jenny in the 2000s. She was a caretaker, a nanny, and was also an integral part of the family.
On Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 12:47 a.m. Ada Marie Jones departed this earthly life to rest in the arms of the Lord and entered her eternal rest. Preceding her in death were her parents, Travis Hicks and Willie Mae Dunn-Burton; husband Albert Jones Jr.; brother and sister-in-law Kenneth (Dorothy) Hicks; sister Henrietta Easley; son-in-law Samuel Wallace Sr.; great-granddaughter Sei'ana Wallace; and great-great-granddaughter Estel Esmeralda Santana.
To celebrate her legacy, she leaves two daughters: Windy (Ronnie) Perry Killeen, Texas and Andrea Marie Wallace Austin, Texas; two brothers, Nathaniel LP (Kelly) Pearson Phoenix, Arizona, and Reverend Gary Burton Austin, Texas; a sister-in-law, Lena Shaw, and a sister, Ella Brady (Bonny Joe Sorrells) both Austin, Texas.
Four grandchildren: Corina (Joaquin Jr.) Santana, Temple, Texas; Camille (Curt) Tesar, and Samantha
Wallace, Killeen, Texas; and Samuel Wallace Jr. (Vivian), Austin, Texas.
Nine great-grandchildren: Joaquin III (Linda), Alexandria, and Kailynn Santana, Temple, Texas; Dylan Tesar, Killeen, Texas; Elijah, Sincere, Jurneigh, London, Honesty Wallace, Austin, Texas.
Two great-great-grandchildren: Joaquin IV and Walker Dean Santana, Temple, Texas.
Ada also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends with memories to cherish.
Bonus Family: Lois and Victor (Donnie) Jones; Sheree Gantt; Yvonne Wiggins, Lisa Williams, Floris Sorrells, Linda and Sheila Hayes; Helen Priestly; Betty Randolph, Austin, Texas.
Colony Park Neighbors and Family: Sue Spears; Javiera and Sue Harvey; Rudy and Family, Austin,Texas.
Killeen Families: Dianne and Milton Benson; Dolores Ferrell; Elizabeth and Michael Jones; Venancia and Maurice Neal; Victoriana San Guillen; Melida Cox; Hamid Dorma; Angelina and Miles Peterson.
Mount Zion Baptist Church Greeters and Silver Soldiers, and the Mount Zion Baptist Church Family.
Acknowledgment
Dr. Omesh Verma -Well-Med Team
St. David's Emergency Dept / Hospital
Ignite Medical Resorts Team
Homecare Dimensions Team
Chaplain John Kendall and Doctor Gandhi w/Oasis Hospice Team
King Tears Mortuary Inc.
The Family of Ada Marie Shaw Jones would like to express our deepest gratitude for each act of kindness
during the illness and after the loss of our loved one.
To my cousins, Deborah Shaw-Boatner and Gino Freeman, thank you for your tireless and valuable
ministry in assisting with the celebration program. Linda Mayo and Mayo Media thank you for the video displaying loving memories with our mother.
We especially want to thank Pastor Daryl Horton and the Mount Zion church family, and our friends for
your prayers, cards, visits, and other expressions provided during the illness and transition of our loved
one.
Following her early years, Ada married Eugene Shaw on July 7, 1958. To this union, two daughters were born: Windy Jean and Andrea Marie Shaw. Later in life, she married Albert Jones, Jr. in 2003. They remained married until his death on December 26, 2018.
Her educational journey began at Beeville Independent School and continued at the Austin Independent School.
As a young lady, Sister Jones received Christ and was baptized at an early age. She was a member of the Friendly Will Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend E. M. Franklin, where she sang in the choir. Later, she joined the St. James Missionary Baptist Church, also under the leadership of Reverend E. M. Franklin. Finally, she transferred her membership to the Mount Zion Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. G.V. Clark. Under his leadership, she participated in the Silver Soldiers senior group and greeted congregants for more than 30 years, until her health prevented her from serving. Upon the passing of Pastor Clark, she continued her membership under the current Pastor, Rev. Dr. Daryl Horton until her transition from earth to her heavenly reward.
She worked for St. Edwards University in the 1960s. Ada was employed at the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library as security staff in the 1970s. Complimentary to her commitment to faith and family, she worked for the following families: Dr. Robert and Barbara Tocker in 1965; Shelly Black & Justin McDonald in the 1970s; Bill and Pat Warren in the 1980s; John, Cathy, Charlie, and Michael Harrell in the 1990s; and Ms. Jenny in the 2000s. She was a caretaker, a nanny, and was also an integral part of the family.
On Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 12:47 a.m. Ada Marie Jones departed this earthly life to rest in the arms of the Lord and entered her eternal rest. Preceding her in death were her parents, Travis Hicks and Willie Mae Dunn-Burton; husband Albert Jones Jr.; brother and sister-in-law Kenneth (Dorothy) Hicks; sister Henrietta Easley; son-in-law Samuel Wallace Sr.; great-granddaughter Sei'ana Wallace; and great-great-granddaughter Estel Esmeralda Santana.
To celebrate her legacy, she leaves two daughters: Windy (Ronnie) Perry Killeen, Texas and Andrea Marie Wallace Austin, Texas; two brothers, Nathaniel LP (Kelly) Pearson Phoenix, Arizona, and Reverend Gary Burton Austin, Texas; a sister-in-law, Lena Shaw, and a sister, Ella Brady (Bonny Joe Sorrells) both Austin, Texas.
Four grandchildren: Corina (Joaquin Jr.) Santana, Temple, Texas; Camille (Curt) Tesar, and Samantha
Wallace, Killeen, Texas; and Samuel Wallace Jr. (Vivian), Austin, Texas.
Nine great-grandchildren: Joaquin III (Linda), Alexandria, and Kailynn Santana, Temple, Texas; Dylan Tesar, Killeen, Texas; Elijah, Sincere, Jurneigh, London, Honesty Wallace, Austin, Texas.
Two great-great-grandchildren: Joaquin IV and Walker Dean Santana, Temple, Texas.
Ada also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends with memories to cherish.
Bonus Family: Lois and Victor (Donnie) Jones; Sheree Gantt; Yvonne Wiggins, Lisa Williams, Floris Sorrells, Linda and Sheila Hayes; Helen Priestly; Betty Randolph, Austin, Texas.
Colony Park Neighbors and Family: Sue Spears; Javiera and Sue Harvey; Rudy and Family, Austin,Texas.
Killeen Families: Dianne and Milton Benson; Dolores Ferrell; Elizabeth and Michael Jones; Venancia and Maurice Neal; Victoriana San Guillen; Melida Cox; Hamid Dorma; Angelina and Miles Peterson.
Mount Zion Baptist Church Greeters and Silver Soldiers, and the Mount Zion Baptist Church Family.
Acknowledgment
Dr. Omesh Verma -Well-Med Team
St. David's Emergency Dept / Hospital
Ignite Medical Resorts Team
Homecare Dimensions Team
Chaplain John Kendall and Doctor Gandhi w/Oasis Hospice Team
King Tears Mortuary Inc.
The Family of Ada Marie Shaw Jones would like to express our deepest gratitude for each act of kindness
during the illness and after the loss of our loved one.
To my cousins, Deborah Shaw-Boatner and Gino Freeman, thank you for your tireless and valuable
ministry in assisting with the celebration program. Linda Mayo and Mayo Media thank you for the video displaying loving memories with our mother.
We especially want to thank Pastor Daryl Horton and the Mount Zion church family, and our friends for
your prayers, cards, visits, and other expressions provided during the illness and transition of our loved
one.
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