Obituary: Janice Ann “Tooker” Jones

October 17, 1933 – January 12, 2021

 Janice Ann “Tooker” Jones, 87, of Mitchell, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at her residence.

Born October 17, 1933, in Bedford, she was the daughter of Cedric Smith and Rowena (Barnes) Smith Reuter.  She married Charles Robert “PeeWee” Jones March 18, 1951, and he preceded her in death February 24, 2007.

Janice retired from Revco with 16 ½ years of service.  She assisted Adrienne Clouse with Brownie Scouts.  Janice graduated from Mitchell High School in 1951 and was a member of the Jacob Finger United Methodist Church.

Janice loved her grandkids and her great grandkids were a blessing.

Survivors include her daughter, Terri Lynn (Paul) Brown, of Mitchell; grandchildren, Benjamin Joseph “BJ” (Jenny) Jones, Tobie Ann Rogers, and Todd Alan Rogers; step-grandchildren, Matt (Ana) Brown and Adam (Shannon) Brown; great-grandchildren, Emma Addison Rogers and Evan Alan Rogers; step-great-grandchildren, Alex, Aktyn, Westyn, Maddie, Nate, Taylor Lynn, Gavin, and Alexis; step great-great-grandchild, Maybel; sister, Brenda (Reuter) Gaines of Kokomo      

Her parents; stepfather, Ervin Reuter; husband; and son, Barry Ray Jones, preceded her in death.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 18, at Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center.  Private graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. at Cresthaven Memory Gardens.

Memorial gifts can be made in Janice’s memory to Hoosier Uplands Hospice.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chastainfuneralhome.com

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