Odene Ruth Jones
April 26, 1928 - March 1, 2015
Odene Ruth Jones, 86 of Marmaduke passed away March 1, 2015 at Rector Nursing and Rehab. She was born April 26, 1928 to the late Buell and Bessie (McDowell) Starnes. Odene was a member of Ramer's Chapel Methodist Church. She worked at Rector Sportswear for many years and then went to work at Irby Funeral Home in Marmaduke where she was a special and valued worker. She dearly loved her family and spending time with them and working in her garden. She was preceded in death by her husband: Lavhon Jones: her son: Jimmy Jones and a brother: James Othelus (Bud) Starnes. She is survived by her daughter-in-law: Barbara Jones of Marmaduke, a grandaughter and her husband: Amber and Greg McCullar of Paragould, two great-grandchildren: Graden and Addisen McCullar and two nephews: Larry Starnes and Fred Starnes. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at Harvey's Chapel Cemetery with Brother Kim Bridges officiating. You may sign the online condolence book at www.irbyfuneralhome.com.
Odene Ruth Jones, 86 of Marmaduke passed away March 1, 2015 at Rector Nursing and Rehab. She was born April 26, 1928 to the late Buell and Bessie (McDowell) Starnes. Odene was a member of Ramer's Chapel Methodist Church. She worked at... View Obituary & Service Information