Mary Jones

Mary B Jones, 85, formerly of Benld, IL, died at Heritage Health of Staunton, Illinois, on Wednesday, January 27, 2021.  She was born December 19, 1935, in Piasa, IL, the daughter of the late Dewey and Margaret Whitlock. 

Mary worked as a Nurses Aide and retired from St. Francis Hospital. 

She is survived by her children, Virginia Jones-Anderson of Staunton, IL, Jackie (John) Balzraine of Benld, IL and Edward Jones of Staunton, IL, grandchildren, Kelly (Mike) Sebastian of Webster Groves, MO, Neil Balzraine of Gillespie, IL, Jill (J.O.) Kelly of Gillespie, great-grandchildren, Ethan Sebastian, Isabelle Balzraine, Olivia Kelly, Peal Kelly, Tyler Deets, and sister in law, Delores Whitlock of Bethalto, IL. 

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Harold Whitlock, and sister Betty Menchak.  No public services are scheduled. 

Memorials are suggested to the Gillespie Benld Area Ambulance Service. 

Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com. 

Kravanya Funeral Home, Benld, IL  is in charge of the arrangements.