Jones, Mrs. E. E. 1855-1920

JONES, LEWIS

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, Plymouth CC (email)
Date: 9/9/2004 at 21:42:22

CALLED BY DEATH
Mrs. E. E. Jones Dies After A Long Illness

Mrs. Eva L. Jones, wife of E. E. Jones, passed away at her home on Cedar street, Wednesday morning, September 23, 1920, after twelve months of intense suffering, caused by cancer of the face. When overtaken by illness, her case was pronounced hopeless by physicians it being in an advanced age and beyond medical aid.

Eva L. Jones was born in Burlington, Mich., on March 11, 1855. After the death of her father, who died fighting for his country in the Civil War, with her mother and brother, she came to Buffalo Grove, where she grew to womanhood. She was united in marriage with Edgar E. Jones on Nov. 11, 1874. Six children were born to them, all of whom with their father mourn the loss of a loving mother and wife. The children are Mrs. L. L. Jones and Homer E. Jones, of LeMars, Mrs. ?. H. Lemon, of LeMars, Mrs. Ben Clagg, of Ft. Dodge, Mrs. J. C. Hoover, of Denver, Colo., and Bernard Jones of Madison, Wis. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. John Decker, of New Hampton, Iowa, and two brothers, Martin L. Lewis, of Braddock, N. D., and Arba J. Lewis, of Manchester, Iowa.

Mrs. Jones was a devoted wife and mother, a homemaker in the truest sense of the word, never failing to make any sacrifice for the comfort and welfare of her family. She tried to be a Christian example for her children and because of this she was rejoiced by seeing them all unite with the church of which she was a member. She was of a quiet, retiring nature and was very seldom seen away from her home, but her many friends who were more intimate with her, learned to love her because of her refined and gentle manner and kind disposition. Mrs. Jones has been a devote and faithful member of the First Baptist church of this city for over twenty five years and was always deeply interested in all the activities of the church. She took special interest in the missionary work of the church and was one of the Charter members of the Mission Circle, and served as its treasurer for several years. In her spare moments during the last year before her health failed her she made and sold tatting which amounted to $100 and this she gave to missionary work. She bore her suffering with perfect resignation and wonderful patience, and was always grateful for the ministrations of her family and friends. She was tenderly nursed by her own family, which was her wish, and everything was done for her comfort during her long illness. She met the coming of the end with hope and faith.