Sharon A. Jones, 77, of West Liberty, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017, at Heartland of Bellefontaine.
She was born Oct. 17, 1939, in Springfield, a daughter of Beal and Mary Elizabeth Callicoat Runyan.
Sharon worked for Urbana City Schools for many years and was an avid member of the West Liberty Horseshoe Club. Her main achievement in life was being a beloved wife, mom, grandmother, aunt and great grandmother.
Survivors include her children, Julie (Doug) Joseph, Larry (Michell) Jones, Garry (Julianne) Jones, Beckie Schmelzer and Doug Jones; grandchildren, Jeremy (Heidi) Burrey, Brian (Leslie) Joseph, Jacey, Brad and Jennifer Joseph, Shawn (Shel-Leigh) Sadler, Brittney and Danielle Jones, Haley, Colton and Holden Jones, Andrew (Beka) Lowell and Landon (Josie) Schmelzer; great-grandchildren, Garrett and Jordyn Coons, Brilee Joseph, Brady and Mya Burrey and Lucas, Emma, Loklyn and Lincoln Schmelzer.
She was preceeded in death by her husband, Charles E. “Sonny” Jones in 2015, and by great-grandson, Liam Schmelzer.
Pastor Gene Phelps officiates a funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, at Jennings Farley Funeral Home & Crematory, 5591 S. U.S Route 68, West Liberty, where visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m, Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers ,contributions may be directed to Universal Home Health and Hospice, 701 S. Main St., Bellefontaine, OH 43311; and Zanesfield United Methodist Church, 2800 Main St., Zanesfield, OH 43360.