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Elizabeth Ann "Libby" "Jonesy" Jones
Elizabeth Ann Jones, “Jonesy” - “Libby” of Little Rock, is in His presence.
Were there words to describe one lone life who influenced so many by actions and deeds….unselfish, accepting, loving! January 23, 1932 – June 15, 2007 concluding a courageous fight against cancer. A dedicated daughter, patient sister, loyal friend and advocate for every child she met. She graduated in 1950 from Central High then received her BSE from the University of Central AR & a Masters of Education from the University of Arkansas.
Elizabeth taught in the North Little Rock & Little Rock districts and retired as the supervisor of Health & Physical Education of the Little Rock School District. She received the Southern District Honor Award which is the highest honor accorded a member of the Southern District of American Alliance for Health, Physical Education and Recreation.
Elizabeth was responsible for organizing the Berkley Health Project in Little Rock Public Schools, assisted in organizing a girl’s athletic program in the city schools, helped revise the Youth Fitness test manual and norms and develop a State Department guide for Elementary Physical Education. She also served as coordinator, for fifteen years, for the Public School Project on the City Beautiful Commission. She was an active member of Delta Kappa Gamma. A teacher, guide, mentor and member of Immanuel Baptist Church for 57 years she influenced the journey of thousands of young women through the Y.W.C.A.’s Y-Teens. A champion tennis player, avid golfer and collector of Greer Garson memorabilia, Elizabeth was a renaissance woman.
She is survived by a sister, Blanche Lewis of Texas, a brother, Jesse Jones of Florida, nieces, nephews and an abundance of friends, who called her a “blessing”
Special thanks go to all the caregivers of Elder Independence and Arkansas Hospice.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 18, 2007 at Elmlawn Cemetery, 12th Street and University Ave., Little Rock.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital, 800 Marshall, 72202, Alla B. Gladden Tele-Bible Class at Immanuel Baptist Church, 501 N.
Shackleford, 72211 or Arkansas Hospice, 5600 W. 12th 72204.
Arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com
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" My aunt Libby was to me more like a friend and sister, She always provided for me and inspired my spirtual and ambitions. Because of her we are all many times over better persons able to live a cleaner and prosperous life. I will miss her deeply and my heart will always be heavy because I did not do more for her. She would not have it any other way. We all know that she now has defeated pain and suffering and that she has went ahead to help us do the same. If ever there was a saint it would be my Libby. I was not at her passing, she told me she was fine the last time I spoke with her and she told me not to worry about her. we will always hold Libby in our hearts. Love Johnny and Family"
Johnny Comstock & Family | Georgetown, TN | comlode@msn.com
Johnny and Jan Comstock and Family | Georgetown , TN | comlode@msn.com
"Dear Sister-you suffered greatly and are now at peace. We will miss you and hope to be together again in the Great Beyond.
Your loving brother-
Junior"
Jesse "Junior" Jones | Tampa, FL | jonell.jones1@verizon.net
"Libby was a dear sweet lady. I remember how she watched over me like an angel. She used to come to my school - which ever one I was in at the time, and she not only inquired about me but sent for me to come into the office to visit with me. I didn't realize her position with the school board at the time but later I came to know why I was treated so special by the staff following her visits! She encouraged me always. I visited her home during the times she was caring for her mother. I was only a child then but I distinctly recall how she took me out to her garden and instructed me on each item. I loved to hear the mantle clock and would sit and wait for it to chime. The home was so very peaceful. As was her nature. I miss her. My condolences to her dear family. Have joy in the fact that she indeed touched so many lives.
Sincerely,
Linda Rounsavall"
Linda Rounsavall | Little rock, AR | g_lopeterson@yahoo.com
"Elizabeth was the next door neighbor to my dad, Olin Godwin. She was wonderful to him after my mother died, looking over him, seeing about him, whatever she could do. It was such a relief for me to know that my Dad was being seen about each day. I missed seeing the article in the paper about Elizabeth, my daughter told me, but am glad to find it here. Sending my love and sympathy to the family."
Jackie Godwin Wage | Little Rock, AR | jackiegw@aristotle.net
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