Bonnie K. Jones, 72, of New Paris, Ohio passed away on February 14, 2014 at Miami Valley Hospital. Bonnie was born on August 12, 1941 in Richmond, Indiana to the late Edwin E. and Mary Jo (Shelley) Leas.
In her earlier years, Bonnie was an LPN at Miami Valley Hospital. She then worked for many years as a cafeteria cook in the National Trail School system. Bonnie was a long time member at Prices Creek Church of the Brethren. She was a deaconess and very active in many church activities. In her free time, Bonnie loved to play on the computer, read Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew books, but most of all she loved going camping. Bonnie also had many collections. She collected cookbooks, material and butterflies.
In addition to her parents, Bonnie is preceded in death by her husband to whom she was married for 46 years, William A. Jones, Sr. in 2010.
Bonnie is survived by her son, Bill Jones and his fiancé, Heather Reynolds of New Madison; a daughter and son in law, Krystal and Kenneth Ring of Muncie, Indiana; nine grandchildren, Kassandra Ring and her fiancé, Patrick Hudson of Milford, Ohio, Kenneth III and Lora Ring of Centerville, Indiana, Kathryn Ring of Muncie, Indiana, Kristopher Ring of Muncie, Indiana, Ashley Banis, Courtney Banis, Katherine Banis, Lauren Banis, and Micheal Banis all of New Madison; a great grandson on the way; a brother and sister in law, Dr. Edwin E. Jr. and Fanny Leas of Eaton; a sister and brother in law, Joellen and Lou Driggs of Eaton; and several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 1:00 PM at Prices Creek Church of the Brethren with Pastor Don King officiating. Friends and family may visit on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 from 3-7 pm also at the church. Burial will follow in Monroe Cemetery. The family request memorial contributions be given to the Brethren Retirement Community Resident Aid Fund, Prices Creek Church of the Brethren, or Brethren Heritage Center in Brookeville, Ohio with donations being accepted at the services.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.braundpope.com. Services entrusted to Braund Pope Funeral Home in New Madison.
