Carol E. Jones

Carol E. Jones, age 98 of Kirksville, Missouri died March 23, 2023 at Jefferson City Manor Care.

The daughter of Thomas Roy and Stella Gladys Ashby, she was born on November 23, 1924 in Queen City, Missouri. She was married to Paul Jones on August 19, 1949 in Glasgow, Montana.  He preceded her in death February 19, 1995.

She is survived by nephews Michael Ashby (Linda), Richard Ashby (Ann) and niece Marilyn Kimble (Bert), and numerous great-nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by brothers Warren Ashby, Clive Ashby, sister Ruth Brownell.

Carol was born and raised in Queen City, Missouri.  The family moved to Kirksville 1936.  Carol attended and graduated from Kirksville High School.  She then attended Missouri State Teachers College until World War II began.  While in college she wrote for the school paper which enabled her to get a job at the Kirksville Daily Express Newspaper where she worked for over 40 years as editor.  She was a published author of numerous mystery stories and magazine articles.

She loved dogs and nature in general.  Carol enjoyed traveling whenever the opportunity presented itself.

Visitation will be from 11:00 to 12:00 Thursday March 30, 2023 with graveside service to follow at Highland Park Cemetery.  Burial will be at Highland Park Cemetery in Kirksville, Missouri.

Arrangements in the care of Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home; www.davisplaylehudsonrimer.com