Shirla Jones obituary: Shirla Jones's Obituary, Dayton
In Memory Of
Shirla R. Jones
1935 - 2019
In Memory Of
Shirla R. Jones
1935 - 2019
Shirla Ruth Jones, age 83, of Lebanon, OH went home to her Lord on November 5, 2019. Shirla was born on December 10, 1935, in Longview, TX. She was the daughter of Wilbur and Nello (Young) Jolly. On a beautiful Sunday in Houston, TX on February 1, 1953, Shirla married the love of her life, Allen Jones. Not long after their marriage, Shirla and Pastor Jones accepted their Lord Jesus Christ into their lives and they began a journey dedicated to serving their Lord.
Throughout her life, Shirla's faith led her to becoming a Christian school teacher for over 34 years. Her students would lovingly refer to Shirla as their "Iron Mamaw". Shirla went on to becoming an accomplished and recognized author of Christian teachings, that would include authoring "The Virtuous Woman" and "The Preacher's Wife." She also served as a volunteer chaplain at the Warren County Jail. Totally gave her life to others. Shirla also enjoyed sewing and was considered quite the perfectionist by the members of her seamstress group at church. Her friends of her sewing group called Shirla, "Mrs. Rip-It-Out," because if it wasn't perfect, she would start the project all over again.
Along with her husband, Pastor Jones, Shirla leaves behind a loving legacy that includes her daughters, Derinda Chalfant of Covington, KY and Glenda (Bill) Rencsok of Lebanon, OH; 6 granddaughters, Sarah (Joshua) Clark of Paris, KY, Rebekah (Kevin) Robinson of Fowler, MI, Abigail (Shawn) Roark of Fairfield, OH, Joanna (Jarrod) Mahaffey of Columbus, OH, Lydia (Kyle) Martin of Kenwood, OH and Deborah Rencsok of Lebanon, OH; 9 great-grandchildren and many loving friends and students.
Visitation will be held Monday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Lebanon Baptist Temple, 130 W. Silver Street, Lebanon, OH 45036. Funeral services celebrating Shirla's life will be held at the church the following morning, Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 10:00am with Pastor Richard Drummond officiating. Shirla will be interred follow the funeral in the Turtlecreek Township Cemetery.
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Throughout her life, Shirla's faith led her to becoming a Christian school teacher for over 34 years. Her students would lovingly refer to Shirla as their "Iron Mamaw". Shirla went on to becoming an accomplished and recognized author of Christian teachings, that would include authoring "The Virtuous Woman" and "The Preacher's Wife." She also served as a volunteer chaplain at the Warren County Jail. Totally gave her life to others. Shirla also enjoyed sewing and was considered quite the perfectionist by the members of her seamstress group at church. Her friends of her sewing group called Shirla, "Mrs. Rip-It-Out," because if it wasn't perfect, she would start the project all over again.
Along with her husband, Pastor Jones, Shirla leaves behind a loving legacy that includes her daughters, Derinda Chalfant of Covington, KY and Glenda (Bill) Rencsok of Lebanon, OH; 6 granddaughters, Sarah (Joshua) Clark of Paris, KY, Rebekah (Kevin) Robinson of Fowler, MI, Abigail (Shawn) Roark of Fairfield, OH, Joanna (Jarrod) Mahaffey of Columbus, OH, Lydia (Kyle) Martin of Kenwood, OH and Deborah Rencsok of Lebanon, OH; 9 great-grandchildren and many loving friends and students.
Visitation will be held Monday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Lebanon Baptist Temple, 130 W. Silver Street, Lebanon, OH 45036. Funeral services celebrating Shirla's life will be held at the church the following morning, Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 10:00am with Pastor Richard Drummond officiating. Shirla will be interred follow the funeral in the Turtlecreek Township Cemetery.
To share a memory of Shirla or to leave her family a special message, please click on the "Share Memories" button above.
Shirla Ruth Jones, age 83, of Lebanon, OH went home to her Lord on November 5, 2019. Shirla was born on December 10, 1935, in Longview, TX. She was the daughter of Wilbur and Nello (Young) Jolly. On a beautiful Sunday in Houston, TX on February 1, 1953, Shirla married the love of her life, Allen Jones. Not long after their marriage, Shirla and Pastor Jones accepted their Lord Jesus Christ into their lives and they began a journey dedicated to serving their Lord.
Throughout her life, Shirla's faith led her to becoming a Christian school teacher for over 34 years. Her students would lovingly refer to Shirla as their "Iron Mamaw". Shirla went on to becoming an accomplished and recognized author of Christian teachings, that would include authoring "The Virtuous Woman" and "The Preacher's Wife." She also served as a volunteer chaplain at the Warren County Jail. Totally gave her life to others. Shirla also enjoyed sewing and was considered quite the perfectionist by the members of her seamstress group at church. Her friends of her sewing group called Shirla, "Mrs. Rip-It-Out," because if it wasn't perfect, she would start the project all over again.
Along with her husband, Pastor Jones, Shirla leaves behind a loving legacy that includes her daughters, Derinda Chalfant of Covington, KY and Glenda (Bill) Rencsok of Lebanon, OH; 6 granddaughters, Sarah (Joshua) Clark of Paris, KY, Rebekah (Kevin) Robinson of Fowler, MI, Abigail (Shawn) Roark of Fairfield, OH, Joanna (Jarrod) Mahaffey of Columbus, OH, Lydia (Kyle) Martin of Kenwood, OH and Deborah Rencsok of Lebanon, OH; 9 great-grandchildren and many loving friends and students.
Visitation will be held Monday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Lebanon Baptist Temple, 130 W. Silver Street, Lebanon, OH 45036. Funeral services celebrating Shirla's life will be held at the church the following morning, Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 10:00am with Pastor Richard Drummond officiating. Shirla will be interred follow the funeral in the Turtlecreek Township Cemetery.
To share a memory of Shirla or to leave her family a special message, please click on the "Share Memories" button above.
Throughout her life, Shirla's faith led her to becoming a Christian school teacher for over 34 years. Her students would lovingly refer to Shirla as their "Iron Mamaw". Shirla went on to becoming an accomplished and recognized author of Christian teachings, that would include authoring "The Virtuous Woman" and "The Preacher's Wife." She also served as a volunteer chaplain at the Warren County Jail. Totally gave her life to others. Shirla also enjoyed sewing and was considered quite the perfectionist by the members of her seamstress group at church. Her friends of her sewing group called Shirla, "Mrs. Rip-It-Out," because if it wasn't perfect, she would start the project all over again.
Along with her husband, Pastor Jones, Shirla leaves behind a loving legacy that includes her daughters, Derinda Chalfant of Covington, KY and Glenda (Bill) Rencsok of Lebanon, OH; 6 granddaughters, Sarah (Joshua) Clark of Paris, KY, Rebekah (Kevin) Robinson of Fowler, MI, Abigail (Shawn) Roark of Fairfield, OH, Joanna (Jarrod) Mahaffey of Columbus, OH, Lydia (Kyle) Martin of Kenwood, OH and Deborah Rencsok of Lebanon, OH; 9 great-grandchildren and many loving friends and students.
Visitation will be held Monday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Lebanon Baptist Temple, 130 W. Silver Street, Lebanon, OH 45036. Funeral services celebrating Shirla's life will be held at the church the following morning, Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 10:00am with Pastor Richard Drummond officiating. Shirla will be interred follow the funeral in the Turtlecreek Township Cemetery.
To share a memory of Shirla or to leave her family a special message, please click on the "Share Memories" button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Monday, November 11, 2019 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Lebanon Baptist Temple, 130 W. Silver Street, Lebanon, OH 45036
Service
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 10:00am
Lebanon Baptist Temple, 130 W. Silver Street, Lebanon, OH 45036
Centerville Chapel (937-865-8000) is assisting the family
Centerville Chapel (937-865-8000) is assisting the family