Cecilia C. "Jackie" (Lynn) Jones, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, 78 years of age of Cherry Street, Tamaqua, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at home while under the care of her family.
Married to her husband of thirty-two years, William James Jones.
A member of New Life Assembly of God of Tamaqua, Cecilia was an active member and President of the South Ward Playground Associaition for many years. She mothered & grand mothered to many local youth who affectionaltely called her Nan Jones.
Cecilia also enjoyed crocheting.
Born Saturday, June 20, 1936 in Coaldale, the daughter of the late William, and Cecilia (Conahan) Lynn.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by;
Son,
John Turner and his wife Kathy of Lansford,
Daughters,
Rita M. (Lynn) Cavanaugh of Ashland,
Shelly A. (Turner) Bonser of Tamaqua,
Michele M. (Turner) Mehalic wife of Lee of Tamaqua,
Georgianne (Turner) Machay wife of Kevin of Tuscarora,
Roxanne Turner of Bloomsburg,
Kathy (Turner) Kromer wife of John of New Ringgold;
Step-daughters,
Lavina (Jones) Dean wife of Richard of Tamaqua,
Kimberly (Jones) Harvan wife of Dave of Nesquehoning,
Amy (Jones) Toth wife of Mark of Tamaqua;
Step-sons,
Christopher Jones and his wife Mary of Tamaqua,
William Jones and his wife diane of Tamaqua,
Eugene "Midge" Perla and his wife Margaret of Tamaqua;
Brother,
John "Wassy" Lynn of Poconos;
27 grand children; 20 great grand children;
Many nieces, and nephews also survive Jackie.
Preceded in death by sisters, Mrs. Kitty Bevich, Mrs. Mary Metz, Mrs. Jane Stanley, Mrs. Rita Caffery; brothers, Robert, and David Lynn;
Private Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.
Memorials in her name to:
South Ward Palyground Association
200 Cherry Street
Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252
Online condolences and registry book may be signed at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com