Sara J. Jones' Obituary
Sara J. Jones, age 81, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Pinckneyville Community Hospital Pinckneyville, IL, with her family by her side.
Sara was born on March 10, 1942 in Pinckneyville, IL, a daughter to Russell A. and Margaret A. (Baggett) Dunn. She married Edward A. "Ed" Jones on September 8, 1962 in Pinckneyville, IL and he preceded her in death on May 16, 2014. She was a member of Roe's Dale Baptist Church in Pinckneyville, IL, and she was involved with Women United at the church.
Survivors include one son, Jeffrey (Vickie) Jones of Pinckneyville, IL; one daughter, Julie (J.C.) Harrison of New Douglas, IL; eight grandchildren, Austin (Cassandra) Harrison, Drew (Emily) Harrison, Logan Jones, Ben (Alisha) Harrison, Hunter Jones, Sara Beth Harrison, Joseph Harrison, and Eli Harrison; one great-grandchild, Edmond Charles Harrison; one brother, Russell D. "Rusty" Dunn of Pinckneyville, IL; one foster brother, Jimmy Gossman of Hurst, IL; a special niece, Courtney Dunn; and special friends, Sammy and Anita Loyd.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ed; and one foster brother, Ronald Gossman
Funeral services will be held at Roe's Dale Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Lee Valerius and J.C. Harrison officiating. Interment will be in Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL.
Visitation will be at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday morning at Roe's Dale Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Roe's Dale Baptist Church.
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