Obituary of Joyce E. Jones

Brant Lake: Joyce Elizabeth Jones, 84, formerly of Pease Hill Road, was taken into the arms of The Lord on Thursday, January 8, 2009. Born on May 5, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Austin A. Smith and Josephine (Bolton) Smith Kelly. Joyce graduated as salutatorian of Chestertown Central School in 1941. She served honorably in the Navy in the waves during World War II. She married Lloyd “Bud” Jones on April 21, 1946 in the Brant Lake Wesleyan Methodist Church and enjoyed 54 years together before his passing on December 13, 2000. Joyce had a strong mathematical background and worked as a bookkeeper in her early years. She also worked as a chambermaid for the Crystal Lake Lodge, and sold Avon products for 20 years, becoming one of the top representatives in her district before her retirement. She was an active member of the Horicon Historical Society and helped her husband with the Military Monument Project, resulting in the present monument currently on display at the Horicon Town Community Center. Joyce was a faithful member of the Northway Community Fellowship, a Wesleyan Church in Chestertown. She served as secretary of numerous bowling leagues throughout the years at Lake George Bowl and Colonial Arms in Warrensburg; a past member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Horicon Fire Department; member of the PTSA and Den Mother for pack 33 of the Cub Scouts. She was a founding charter member of the Rock Pond Club Inc., serving as their secretary for years. She will always be remembered as a staunch and loyal fan of the New York Yankees. Joyce greatly enjoyed her family and friends, especially her great-grandchildren, and took on the role of mom and grandmother to all. Besides her husband, she is predeceased by her sister, Edna “Sis” Ellsworth and brother, Austin “Morgan” Smith. Survivors include her brother, Dr. Donald Curtis Smith of Fort Meyers, FL; her daughters: Sylvia L. Smith and her husband, Robert of Brant Lake; Vicki Monthony and her companion, Richard Emard of Stony Creek; her son Kenneth W. Jones and his companion, Sherry L. Peet of Brant Lake; five grandchildren: Robert A. Smith and his wife, Susan of Brant Lake; Andrew B. Smith and his wife, Teresa of Panton, VT; Michelle K. Jones of Albany; Chad T. Jones and his wife, Joanne of Riparius; Bridgette Jones and her companion, Leonard Bills of Thurman; four great-grandchildren: Hunter John and Madeline Joy; twins Jaden Lloyd and Jacob Morgan; along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends may call on Joyce’s family from 4 to 7 pm, Sunday, January 11, at the Alexander-Baker Funeral Home, 3809 Main St., Warrensburg. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am, Monday, at the Northway Fellowship Wesleyan Church, 5797 Route 8, Chestertown with Rev. Ron Weller, officiating. Spring Internment will take place at a time to be later announced, in the Brant Lake Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Northway Community Fellowship Church, P.O. Box 479, Chestertown, NY 12817, or the North Warren Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 323, Chestertown. The family would like to express a heart felt thanks to the caregivers of the Warren County Visiting Nurses Consumer Directed Program, and the nurses and staff in Tower 6 at the Glens Falls Hospital, and to the staff at The Pines at Glens Falls Nursing Home. Please visit www.alexanderfuneralhomes.com for online guest book, condolences, and directions.