Connie Jo Jones

In Loving Memory of Connie Jo Jones (Madsen)
October 24, 1957 - October 8, 2025
The world became a little brighter when Connie was born, and a little dimmer when she left it. A devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, she lived her life with a big heart, a generous and enduring spirit, and an endless capacity to love others.
She was the beloved mother of Hannah Salazar (Anthony Salazar), Michael Jones, and Liam Jones, and the proud grandmother of Maria Skinner, Christopher Salazar, and Annalee Salazar-each of whom inherited her compassion, sense of humor, and love of music.
Connie was adopted at birth by Wallace and Dorothy Madsen, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her brother, Steve Madsen.
In her youth, she met and married Scott Jones, and together they raised three wonderful children. Though they eventually went their separate ways, Connie and Scott remained lifelong friends who shared not only their love for their children but also a great affection and countless stories between them.
For over 30 years, Connie cared for others as a nurse in nearly every field imaginable. Her compassion didn't stop when she left the hospital-later in life, she worked as a personal driver, going far beyond "point A to point B" to ensure her clients felt seen, safe, and cared for.
Forever a hippie at heart, Connie could always be found dancing-at the 4th of July celebration, the Shady Grove Music Festival, or in the kitchen while stirring a pot of her famous homemade chicken noodle soup. She had a gift for mending damaged stuffed animals, broken hearts, and cherished memories, and was affectionately known as "Mommy, finder of all lost things."
Illnesses in her home were treated not with medicine first, but with "jello juice" and warm snuggles.
Connie touched countless lives with her warmth, humor, and care. To know her was to be loved, to share laughs often, and-on occasion-to be fussed at (always with good reason). She once said she would believe in heaven when she saw it, and we know she's seeing it now-smiling down on all of us.
We will miss her music, her laughter, and her light.
Until we meet again, we'll keep dancing in her honor.
We love you, Momma.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Cornelison Funeral Home, 431 N. 15th Ave., Pocatello. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.cornelisonfh.com
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