JONES, Ella (1846-1909)

JONES, MASON

Posted By: Kathy Weaver (email)
Date: 3/3/2015 at 15:57:58

Malvern Leader
March 25, 1909

Death of Mrs. Norvel Jones - - Those who met Mr. and Mrs. Norvel Jones when they were here visiting about a month ago were surprised and shocked to learn the first of this week of the death of Mrs. Jones. At the time of their visit deceased seemed to be enjoying excellent health. Mr. and Mrs. Jones were for a number of years residents of this county and quite a goodly number of their friends and former neighbors were present at the funeral in the Baptist church Monday afternoon to pay their last respects to one whom they had highly respected in life. Rev. J.E. Wilkins conducted the services and interment took place in Malvern cemetery.

OBITUARY - - Ella Mason was born in Sweden March 13, 1846, died March 21, 1909. She came to this country with her parents when she was eight years old, locating at Galesburg, Ill. She was married to Norvel Jones, March 29, 1870. Four children were born to this union, two girls died in early childhood, the two sons, Orel, of Loveland, Iowa, and Dr. Newell, of Central City, Nebr., with the husband remain to mourn the loss of this noble Christian woman.

In 1875 the family moved to Mills county, and located on a farm west of Malvern, where they resided until 1887 when they removed to Madison, Neb., where they resided until her death which occurred at the home of Mr. Stranathan near Woodbine where they were visiting at the time.

Mrs. Jones was converted and joined the Baptist church in 1859, and remained a faithful member until her death.