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So sorry to hear about your Mom. Sounds like she had a great life and you were lucky to have her for the 94 yrs she was here. Keep her alive in your memories (we do with our son, Jon) many prayers go out to you and your family.
Dear Judy and family, Our heartfelt condolence to all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Praying God will comfort and give you strength to carry you through. Bonnie & David
Good morning,
Welcome to St. Christopher.
We are here today to celebrate the life of Betty Jones. My sisters, Judy and Brenda, our brother Clint and I, welcome you and thank you for being here.
Our mom was a wonderful person. Her family was the pride and joy of her life. She would have looked at this crowd and say, "I really started something." She did. We thank her.
She has 4 children, 9 grand children, 24 great grand children and 7 great, great grand sons. It is amazing to look out at the family and see her blue eyes, her small, sharp nose and her pointy chin in your faces.
Of course, I see Dad there, too. And now they are together.
She was born in Tennessee, outside Knoxville somewhere in the hills, 94 years ago. But don't ever call her a hillbilly. She invented the term "Mountain William" because it was more dignified.
She talked about growing up and not having a lot, that they didn't know there was a Great Depression because they never had anything to start with. But, she always had stories about life with her 6 brothers and sister. How they would cut down a cedar tree in the woods as their Christmas tree, learning how to make biscuits, playing school with her brothers and of course she was the teacher. She talked about picking strawberries as a child to make some money to buy her first pair of black patent leather shoes. Even then, she had a sense of style...
She loved pretty clothes, shoes and jewelry and always had her hair done and didn't leave the house with out lipstick. She always looked younger than her years. She would say " I sell face cream and I use it."
She was pretty. And people told her that and, I think she liked the attention.
Mom was strong, stubborn, sweet, funny and feisty. She would say, "I'm the comedian of the family." She loved to make people laugh. She had some canned responses....If you asked her how she was, she would say either, "I'm fine, no matter what they say," or "Kicking, but not too high." If you laughed at one of her sayings, then you got, "you can use it, it's free."
Mom was smart. We have her to thank for our intelligence. She skipped 2 grades and graduated from Knoxville High School at the age of 16. I just took her to one of Aiden's basketball games recently and she told me the story of how she made the basketball team as a freshman. But she had to quit. She was only 12 years old and her mother wouldn't let her go to the away games.
She was friendly and outgoing, a true extrovert. She would talk to anybody, sometime to the embarrassment to those of us with her. Mom would say, "There aren't any strangers, just a friend I haven't met!" That quality served her well. She spent 56 years selling Stanley Home Products. She started as a salesperson to make some extra money to buy Judy a present for her high school graduation. At one time, she was a District Manager and had over 200 people working for her and she won lots of trips and awards. She still had plenty of Stanley Products in her home, so we have a gift for you. We will have Stanley Products at the luncheon after mass, so you all may take a "Betty souvenir."
I think after Dad died, I think that Mom was angry with God. They were married for 57 years. She missed him and didn't like being alone. But time help to heal that wound. In 2001, she and my sister, Judy, joined the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil. I thought that was amazing, that the 82 year old Southern Baptist would go through RCIA and change her life like that. But, I know she enjoyed it here, being a part of the St. Christopher Community.
Lately, she had been talking about her travels. Mom and Dad used to travel to Clint's house in Winchester, Virginia for Thanksgiving and enjoyed the family time and the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley and outlet mall shopping. Judy and her son Eric took Mom to England in 1989. She loved to talk about how they stayed at a beautiful bed and breakfast, went shopping at Harrod's, how fast Eric drove and how Judy wouldn't ask for directions, but she would. But, the most memorable part of the trip for her was the visit to Stonehenge and the bus driver was ready to leave without Eric. She told the bus driver, "you can't leave him stranded out here." He waited.
Just a couple of years ago, Brenda took Mom on a cross country road trip. She was able to see lots of grand kids and great grand kids. They drove from Florida where Mom was staying for the winter, to Greenville, Mississippi to see Alicia and her family, then to Katy, Texas to see Angie and family and then they flew to California to stay with Toni and her family. She always mentioned how Gunner gave up his room for her to stay there. She also got to visit with Michelle and her beautiful daughters. Family always meant so much to her. She appreciated your kindness and hospitality on that visit.
There were always other comments about family in our everyday conversations. Things like...she was glad that Keith and Jill found each other. She was so proud that Clint was a teacher for so many years. She worried about Clint's wife and her health. She called Brenda every morning. She spent the winter months with Judy in Florida. She was the hub that held us together.
She loved a party and enjoyed the Guenin family get togethers. She said the Guenins always made her feel so welcome. Mom was always so thankful for my husband, Paul. Because of him, she was able to stay in her own home. Paul was her maintenance man. She would say something like, "Some nice man mowed my lawn today!"
We had a great Christmas season together. She commented about my beautiful daughters... How it was nice to have Andrea here for Christmas and how Celeste reminded her of Dad with their "Scorpio" personalities. She always commented when Jennifer would come in, wearing pink, saying, "that's our color!"
She got to spend time with my grandkids, Bailey, Logan and Aiden. The three of them love to play football and baseball in her front yard. She enjoyed looking out her window and see them. During our Christmas break she said "Bailey is a pleasant young lady, Logan is getting so tall and he is finally eating something." As part of our daily routine, she would walk across the street to my house for dinner and loved it if Aiden was there with us after school. If he wasn't, she would always ask, "Did you see our Aiden today?"
I also was lucky because I got to walk her home for the last time and gave her a hug and said, "Good night, Mom. I love you."
Mom would also say, "Your Dad and I always did the best we could for you kids."
They did.
So, Mom, give Dad a hug for us, after all,
Look at what you started.
Good morning,
Welcome to St. Christopher.
We are here today to celebrate the life of Betty Jones. My sisters, Judy and Brenda, our brother Clint and I, welcome you and thank you for being here.
Our mom was a wonderful person. Her family was the pride and joy of her life. She would have looked at this crowd and say, "I really started something." She did. We thank her.
She has 4 children, 9 grand children, 24 great grand children and 7 great, great grand sons. It is amazing to look out at the family and see her blue eyes, her small, sharp nose and her pointy chin in your faces.
Of course, I see Dad there, too. And now they are together.
She was born in Tennessee, outside Knoxville somewhere in the hills, 94 years ago. But don't ever call her a hillbilly. She invented the term "Mountain William" because it was more dignified.
She talked about growing up and not having a lot, that they didn't know there was a Great Depression because they never had anything to start with. But, she always had stories about life with her 6 brothers and sister. How they would cut down a cedar tree in the woods as their Christmas tree, learning how to make biscuits, playing school with her brothers and of course she was the teacher. She talked about picking strawberries as a child to make some money to buy her first pair of black patent leather shoes. Even then, she had a sense of style...
She loved pretty clothes, shoes and jewelry and always had her hair done and didn't leave the house with out lipstick. She always looked younger than her years. She would say " I sell face cream and I use it."
She was pretty. And people told her that and, I think she liked the attention.
Mom was strong, stubborn, sweet, funny and feisty. She would say, "I'm the comedian of the family." She loved to make people laugh. She had some canned responses....If you asked her how she was, she would say either, "I'm fine, no matter what they say," or "Kicking, but not too high." If you laughed at one of her sayings, then you got, "you can use it, it's free."
Mom was smart. We have her to thank for our intelligence. She skipped 2 grades and graduated from Knoxville High School at the age of 16. I just took her to one of Aiden's basketball games recently and she told me the story of how she made the basketball team as a freshman. But she had to quit. She was only 12 years old and her mother wouldn't let her go to the away games.
She was friendly and outgoing, a true extrovert. She would talk to anybody, sometime to the embarrassment to those of us with her. Mom would say, "There aren't any strangers, just a friend I haven't met!" That quality served her well. She spent 56 years selling Stanley Home Products. She started as a salesperson to make some extra money to buy Judy a present for her high school graduation. At one time, she was a District Manager and had over 200 people working for her and she won lots of trips and awards. She still had plenty of Stanley Products in her home, so we have a gift for you. We will have Stanley Products at the luncheon after mass, so you all may take a "Betty souvenir."
I think after Dad died, I think that Mom was angry with God. They were married for 57 years. She missed him and didn't like being alone. But time help to heal that wound. In 2001, she and my sister, Judy, joined the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil. I thought that was amazing, that the 82 year old Southern Baptist would go through RCIA and change her life like that. But, I know she enjoyed it here, being a part of the St. Christopher Community.
Lately, she had been talking about her travels. Mom and Dad used to travel to Clint's house in Winchester, Virginia for Thanksgiving and enjoyed the family time and the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley and outlet mall shopping. Judy and her son Eric took Mom to England in 1989. She loved to talk about how they stayed at a beautiful bed and breakfast, went shopping at Harrod's, how fast Eric drove and how Judy wouldn't ask for directions, but she would. But, the most memorable part of the trip for her was the visit to Stonehenge and the bus driver was ready to leave without Eric. She told the bus driver, "you can't leave him stranded out here." He waited.
Just a couple of years ago, Brenda took Mom on a cross country road trip. She was able to see lots of grand kids and great grand kids. They drove from Florida where Mom was staying for the winter, to Greenville, Mississippi to see Alicia and her family, then to Katy, Texas to see Angie and family and then they flew to California to stay with Toni and her family. She always mentioned how Gunner gave up his room for her to stay there. She also got to visit with Michelle and her beautiful daughters. Family always meant so much to her. She appreciated your kindness and hospitality on that visit.
There were always other comments about family in our everyday conversations. Things like...she was glad that Keith and Jill found each other. She was so proud that Clint was a teacher for so many years. She worried about Clint's wife and her health. She called Brenda every morning. She spent the winter months with Judy in Florida. She was the hub that held us together.
She loved a party and enjoyed the Guenin family get togethers. She said the Guenins always made her feel so welcome. Mom was always so thankful for my husband, Paul. Because of him, she was able to stay in her own home. Paul was her maintenance man. She would say something like, "Some nice man mowed my lawn today!"
We had a great Christmas season together. She commented about my beautiful daughters... How it was nice to have Andrea here for Christmas and how Celeste reminded her of Dad with their "Scorpio" personalities. She always commented when Jennifer would come in, wearing pink, saying, "that's our color!"
She got to spend time with my grandkids, Bailey, Logan and Aiden. The three of them love to play football and baseball in her front yard. She enjoyed looking out her window and see them. During our Christmas break she said "Bailey is a pleasant young lady, Logan is getting so tall and he is finally eating something." As part of our daily routine, she would walk across the street to my house for dinner and loved it if Aiden was there with us after school. If he wasn't, she would always ask, "Did you see our Aiden today?"
I also was lucky because I got to walk her home for the last time and gave her a hug and said, "Good night, Mom. I love you."
Mom would also say, "Your Dad and I always did the best we could for you kids."
They did.
So, Mom, give Dad a hug for us, after all,
Look at what you started.
Judy, and family, my deepest sympathy for your loss. Your have told me so much about Mom that, while never having met her, I feel a warm familiarity and loss. Although we will not meet at her usual wintering here in Venice, I feel confident in believing we will all meet one day. Please pass my sincere condolences to your friends and family. God bless, Ken, a.k.a. TLR
Ellen L. Perlman purchased flowers (Enduring Peace Basket)
With our love and sympathy to the Jones Family. Ellen and Al Perlman
Dear Judy z& family, Joe and I send our deepest sympathies to all of you. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers
A very neat lady with a witty sense of humour
Betty was such a lovely person and I was lucky enough to meet her. I know how much she will be missed. God gave her a lovely family and I am so sorry for your loss. Much love, Sherry
Heartfelt condolence for all. No words can really express the loss that is felt. Prayers for all that knew and loved Betty Jones ~ a very special Lady.
Clint & Mikie, our thoughts and prayer are with you and your family during this difficult time. Please know that we are with you in spirit.
We only met Mrs. Jones a few times in Winchester,but have known Clint for 40 years. Our thoughts and prayers are with Clnt and his entire family. Brad/Wanda
We only met Mrs. Jones a few times in Winchester,but have known Clint for 40 years. Our thoughts and prayers are with Clnt and his entire family. Brad/Wanda
My sincere condolences to the family. I never had the privilege of meeting her but the stories I have already heard show what a wonderful woman she is. God bless.
Judy My deepest sympathy to you and all of your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Betty was a very special lady! A joy to know and always had humor to share!! Loved her family and so proud of all her grandchildren! Loved her sense of fashion and the color...she wore it welll! Our prayers are with you all...hugs! Peace and love to you!
Grandma was loved and cared for so much! Now with Grandpa Jones, she will be looking over us all continuing to give her love and care! Mom, Judy, Brenda, and Clint- my thoughts and prayers are with you! Love to all- Andrea
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