Barbara was a registered nurse with a BSN, and a MSN in Nursing. She devoted 40 years of her life to the nursing field. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, boating, trivia, and trips to Florida to visit her sister Patti. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William B. and Doris F., nee Frierdich, Jones.
Surviving are her daughter, Jaclyn Kelly;
five brothers, Bradley D. Jones, Doug P. (Lori) Jones, Gregory T. Jones, Stanley V. Jones, and Timothy T. Jones;
a sister, Patricia D. Jones;
a niece, Carey Vetter (children, Ty Schmeink and Kloee Schmeink);
two nephews, Mitchell D. (Stephanie) Jones and Nathan G. Jones;
and her best friend, Peggy Sova.
The family would like to thank the staffs of Memorial Hospital and Heartland Hospice. A special thanks to the staff at IMCU, 3South, and 1 Center for the extraordinary care given to Barbara.
Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit with the family from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at St. Luke Catholic Church, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at St. Luke Catholic Church, Belleville, IL, with Rev. Kenneth York officiating.
Burial will be held at a later date.