Virginia Jones

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Virginia Anne Jones, age 93, of Joplin, Missouri passed away peacefully on August 22nd, 2023, with her daughters by her side. Virginia was born on December 21, 1929 to Kyle & Eva Tucker in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Some of Virginia’s happiest memories as a child occurred in Saginaw where she and her little brother Wayne played in the creek, walked to the little country school, or went to the City Market. Their parents would sell vegetables from their farm while Virginia and Wayne would either play or go to the movies. As a young adult Virginia loved her adventurous time living in Colorado Springs.

She married Kent Jones on February 10, 1955. Later on she worked with him at Acousticon Hearing Aids where she became the first licensed woman audiologist in the state of Missouri. Virginia was a gifted poet, writer, painter, Mensa member and could whistle like a bird! She had a special love for dogs and doing crossword puzzles. But above all else, she was the sweetest, kindest mother who loved God and her family and will be missed every day.

She attended Byers Avenue Methodist Church and Joplin First Church (former First United Methodist.) She loved the Club 44 meetings where she wrote a very creative monthly newsletter for many years.

Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, Kyle & Eva Tucker; her beloved husband of 63 years, Kent E. Jones; and a newborn child, Mark W. Jones.

Virginia is survived by her two daughters, Elaine Ross (husband Bob) of Mesa, AZ and Kathy Denham (husband Kyle) of Joplin, MO; five grandchildren, Ryan Denham of Springfield, MO, Kyla Denham (husband Pashi) of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Emily Weber (husband J. T.) of Joplin, MO, Erin Tucker (husband Andy) of Mesa, AZ, Kira Hodges (husband Randy) of Mesa, AZ; three great grandchildren, Lincoln, Miles and London all of Mesa, AZ; a brother Wayne Tucker of Oronogo, MO with his son Kyle Tucker of Oronogo, MO and daughter Bari Pitcher of Stark City, MO.

Our special thanks goes out to all the compassionate ladies of The Arbors at Silver Creek. Memorial Contributions may be made to Joplin First Church or Joplin Humane Society.

Memorial services have been scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at the Mason-Woodard Chapel. The family will receive friends during a time of visitation prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday.



Arrangements have been entrusted to Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory.