This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Ruth Jones 90 years old, born on February 17, 1930 and passed away on April 25, 2020. We will remember her forever.

Ruth Ann( Sharpe) Jones was born on February 17th 1930 in Harlan County Kentucky to John Sharpe and Lela (Hayslette) Sharpe, one of eight children.  Ruth left this world on April 25th 2020 at the age of 90 years.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, R.L. Jones, her son Johnny Wayne Jones , a sister, Evette, and 5 brothers, Lawrence, Joseph, Paul, Birchel, and Bobby. She leaves behind one brother, Billy Ray Sharpe; her children, Karen Gillespie (Tim), Randal Jones, Linda Jones-Hayes, Jennifer Baumgartner (Tom), Judy Trott (Dean), Renee Jones-Haynes, and a daughter-in-law Ruth Jones.
She also leaves many beloved nieces, nephews and friends.
Ruth Ann Jones left school in the eighth grade to help care for her ailing mother and siblings.  She worked hard and struggled through many challenges throughout her life.
In spite of her lack of formal education, Ruth wrote poetry and songs that were heartfelt and true to who she was.
Ruth Ann Jones leaves little in the way of material things; but she leaves a legacy of family and love that includes 7 children, 16 grandchildren, 31 great -grandchildren, and 7 great-great grandchildren.
Five generations to carry her memory into the years to come.
"We are heartbroken to lose you here on Earth; but, rejoice at the thought of your Heavenly reunion.  Until we are together again we will smile through our tears when we think of you"
Your loving family