Doris J. Jones Obituary (1933 - 2015)

Doris J. Jones, 81, of Pontiac, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 3:10 a.m. surrounded by her family at her niece's home in Pontiac. Her service will be held Monday, May 18, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Pontiac with the Reverend Dick Jumper officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Pontiac. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, is in charge of arrangements. Doris was born September 23, 1933 in Pontiac, IL, daughter of Victor H. and Julia (Pate) Jones. She is survived by one sister, Shirley (Frank) Durham of Mesa, AZ; nine nieces and nephews; and 27 grand-nieces and grand-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Robert R. Jones; one niece, Brenda L. Jones; and one nephew, John J. Jones. Doris was a graduate of Pontiac Township High School, Class of 1951. She had been the head of housekeeping at OSF St. James Hospital for many years and she was a past Circuit Clerk of Livingston County. Doris was a member of the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Pontiac and greatly enjoyed being very active within her church, where she had served as church secretary. She also was a past member of Zonta and she liked to call Bingo games for the residents of ASTA Care Center of Pontiac. Memorials may be made to OSF Hospice or First Christian Church Disciples of Christ, Pontiac. Online condolences may be made to the family at duffyfuneralhome.com or visit our Facebook page.