HUDSON FALLS – Ruth (Phillips) Jones, 78, of Perkins Drive, went to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at the Glens Falls Hospital.
Born on October 1, 1934 in Fort Miller, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Anna (Benway) Phillips.
Ruth was a 1953 graduate of Fort Edward High School and on November 29, 1961, she married Everett W. Jones in Lakeville, CT.
Throughout her life, she was employed as a secretary in different places. Ruth started out her career at New York Telephone Company in Glens Falls and then went on to work in Research and Development for the Federal Government in New Mexico. She also was employed at Diamond Point Lumber Company in Queensbury and Warren Washington BOCES in the Special Education Office. Ruth ended her working career at Fort Hudson Nursing Home in Fort Edward and retired from Washington Correctional in Comstock.
Ruth was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls. Her faith was an important part of her life.
Her pastimes included reading, traveling and spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren. Ruth’s family was the center of her life and she will be greatly missed by her family and her friends. She also loved to travel throughout the area and North America. Her favorite destination was Nova Scotia. Pets were also important to her. Ruth loved all her dogs and her cats.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her three brothers, Ernest Jones, Louis Phillips, Jr. and William Phillips.
Survivors include her loving husband of 51 years, Everett W. Jones, Sr. of Hudson Falls; her son, Everett W. “Charlie” Jones, Jr. of Hudson Falls; her daughter, Jenny A. Allen and her husband, Dale of Hudson Falls; four grandchildren, Michael E. Allen of Hudson Falls, Alexander W. Jones, Emma K. Jones and Madilyn E. Jones, all of South Glens Falls; a sister, Shirley M. Varney and her husband, Nelson “Ed” of Hudson Falls; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The Rite of Committal will be private at St. Joseph’s Cemetery on Burgoyne Ave. in Fort Edward.
Ruth’s family suggests that memorial donations be made to Make A Wish Foundation of Northeast NY, 105 Mill St., Corinth, NY 12822.
Online condolences may be left by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net
Everett,Jenny and Charlie.. Such a sad bit of news today. Though Ruth and I have drifted apart in recent years, I have fond memories and mementoes to reflect on. Probably the most treasured are a pair of pilgrims made from soda bottles that she gave me, way back when all the kids were young. Those and the photos of us in a mock fashion show at Burgoyne when she was a “toast mistress” and I the “newspaper lady. ” it is our memories and faith that sustain us in sad times. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Becky and Joe
To Everett & Family – Karen and I were saddened to read of Ruth’s passing in the Post Star this morning. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this most difficult of times. I remember Ruth when she worked at BOCES and I always thought allot of her. Fondly, Brad & Karen
Sending deepest condolences and love to you all.
Ann Bennett
Charlie and Jenny,
I was so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I have many fond memories of your mom while growing up on Perkins Drive. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you both and your father.
Kim Coso Flory