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Irene Anita (Vernie) Jones
1927 2017

Irene Anita (Vernie) Jones

October 25, 1927 — March 17, 2017

Irene "Anita" (Vernie) Jones, 89, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017. She retired from Bruce Fox in New Albany. Anita enjoyed music and possessed a sweet tooth. She was always the happiest when she was helping others.

She was born on October 25, 1927 in Floyds Knobs, Indiana to the late Clarence and Cleo (Lambert) Jones. Anita was also preceded in death by her sisters, Marie Brown and Martha Eicher.

Anita is survived by her husband of 45 years, David Jones; sons, Harold "Wayne" Longest (Karla), Maurice Longest (Donna); sisters, Jeanette Voyles, Clarice Conrad (Thurman); 4 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 3 PM to 7 PM on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). Her Funeral Service will take place at 10 AM on Wednesday in the chapel at the funeral home with burial to follow at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park in New Albany.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Anita's memory may be made to the Disabled American Veterans (PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250).

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

3:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions

3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany, IN 47150

Service

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)

Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions

3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany, IN 47150

Interment

Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park

2778 Charlestown Rd, New Albany, IN 47150

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