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Shirley J. Jones 1945-2020

WARREN — Shirley J. Jones, age 74, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born Oct. 18, 1945, in Montebello, Calif., the daughter of Roy Charles and Dorothy Irene Harper Painter, and lived most of her life in the Warren area.

A 1963 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, Shirley was a terrific homemaker who found great pleasure in taking care of her family. A lifelong member of Second Christian Church until its closing, she enjoyed cooking, baking, music, reading, and her adorable grandchildren, who called her “Bamm-Bamm.”

Precious memories of Shirley live on with her devoted husband of 55 years, Silas W. Jones, whom she married March 19, 1965; two daughters, Sonya A. Jones and Shelley L. Thompson (Roy), both of Champion; three grandchildren, Brandon Tharp (Hannah), Emily Tharp, and Joshua Thompson; and one brother, Larry Painter (Margit) of Oberdachstetten, Germany.

Her parents preceded her in death.

Services are 7 p.m. Monday, June 8, 2020, at Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, with Pastor Joseph Walker Jr. officiating. Friends may call 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Those who attend are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, 962 North Road, NE, Warren, OH 44483, 330-394-6200. Dedicated To Serving Your Loved Ones. This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent to www.statonborowskfuneral home.com.

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