Elizabeth Jones

Elizabeth L. Jones, 79, of Decatur, Illinois died Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at home, surrounded by loved ones.Liz was raised in Waterloo, Illinois by her mother, Edna (Gleiber) Goeddel and her father, Elmer Goeddel. She was a graduate of Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and taught elementary school for five years. She married Dale K. Jones of Carbondale, Illinois on June 20, 1959 in Waterloo, Illinois and he survives.In addition to her husband, she is also survived by two daughters, Sheri McManus (Shawn) of Colorado Springs, CO and Shelli Braun (Tom) of Sturtevant, WI; one son, Steve Jones (Kathleen) of Herrin, IL; four grandchildren, Ryan McManus (Rachael) and Alex McManus, Michael Jones and Mary Jones; one sister, Carolyn Surmeier (John), one brother, Robert Goeddel (Diane), and one brother-in-law, Dean Jones (Carol); and nine nieces and nephews.One of her many accomplishments was supporting her husband through his medical school years while beginning a family. Liz’s greatest joy was caring for her family. She extended this caring spirit to serving her church in the capacity of deacon, elder, and many other committees at church. She was also involved in community activities which include, but are not limited to involvement in PEO BC Chapter, serving as president; Medical Alliance; Good Samaritan Inn; volunteering at the Health Department; and Symphony Guild, serving one year as chairman of the Symphony Ball.A memorial service celebrating Liz’s life will be held at 1st Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Illinois conducted by the Reverends John Kay and Miley Palmer on January 23, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. The family will greet friends and family in the gathering room of the church immediately following the service. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is handling the arrangements.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the 1st Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Illinois or Good Samaritan Inn, Decatur, Illinois. "
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