Betty Lou Jones

Betty Jones, 90, of Eufaula, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at her home. Betty was born on March 25, 1934 to Silva and Dora (Biles) Cantwell. She graduated from Onapa High School in 1952. On May 29, 1952, Betty married Kenneth "Pee Wee" Jones in Onapa, Oklahoma. They were happily married for almost sixty-two years and raised three children together, before he preceded her in death on May 13, 2014. They owned and operated Tastee Freeze for over eighteen years. Betty worked as a teacher's aide at Dixie Elementary. She also worked at the court house in the Treasurer's Office during tax season and volunteered on the McIntosh County Election Board. Betty was a member of the First Baptist Church, where she also worked in the nursery. She loved to cook and always made family dinners special for everyone. Betty also loved animals, especially her back yard birds.

Survivors include: her children: Ronnie Jones, of Eufaula; Tony Jones and wife Sherri, of Yukon; Joe Ray Jones and wife Pam, of Eufaula; four grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Silva and Dora Cantwell; husband, Kenneth "Pee Wee" Jones; sister, Faye Lloyd; two brothers: Marvin Cantwell and Norman Cantwell and daughter in law, Karen.