Obituaries
Peoria-Betty Jones-Heinz, 90, of Peoria, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 11:00 PM at Proctor Place.
Born November 2, 1928 in St. Louis, MO., to Oran P. and Eva B. (Nelson) Davis, she married John A. Jones on November 29, 1947 in Peoria. He died on December 8, 1960 in Peoria. One son, Thomas Jones, one daughter, Judith Jones, and three brothers also preceded her in death.
Surviving Betty is one son, William (Bette) Jones of Washington, IL; two daughters, Rebecca LeCount of Chicago and Gail (David) Turnberg of Webster, MN; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and one great-greatgrandchild.
Betty worked as an Allied Health Assistant for 21 years at the Peoria County Health Department and then worked at Famous Barr. She was a former member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Peoria.
Betty was a creative and talented seamstress, avid gardener and held a place in her heart for children and animals.
A Funeral Service will be on Monday, September 30, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Wright & Salmon Mortuary, with a one hour prior visitation. Pastor Mary Jane West will officiate and burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in West Peoria.
Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army.
Friends may sign the online guestbook or send condolences to www.wrightandsalmon.com
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Visitation
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Sep
2416 N. North Street
Peoria, IL 61604
Funeral Service
30
Sep
2416 N. North Street
Peoria, IL 61604
Cemetery Details
Location
421 N. Sterling Ave
West Peoria, IL 61604