Well-known Calhoun resident and retired WVU Extension Agent, Sue Jones, 64, died in a Morgantown hospital Monday.
Sue will be cremated and her ashes distributed by her immediate family "alongside the ashes of her beloved trusty scout, Randall," who passed in 2009.
A celebration of Sue's life includes a visitation on Friday, October 15, from 6-9 p.m. and a memorial service conducted by Rev. Rick Swearingen on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 1 p.m. at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg.
Following the memorial service, a meal will be provided by the community at the West Fork Community Park.
The family invites all to attend a 4-H Family Reunion Council Circle honoring Sue and Randall's service to the 4-H program to be held at their home in Mt. Zion, Saturday evening, weather permitting.
In case of rain, the Council Circle location will be announced at the memorial service.
Jones graduated from Troy High School and obtained a degree in Vocational Home Economics from Glenville State College and a Master's Degree from West Virginia University.
She came to Calhoun County to become an Extension Agent with WVU in 1971, retiring in December 2002 as Extension Associate Professor Emeritus.
Sue was a 4-H All Star and a member of the WV 4-H Hall of Fame.
Her career with WVU Extension Service included working with 4-H youth, adults, and farmers. She directed 31 county 4-H camps, organized and instructed three 4-H Square Dance Teams, and organized and directed the first PRIDE (youth drug abuse) Team in West Virginia.
The PRIDE Team youth traveled to 10 World PRIDE Drug Conventions and PRIDE members taught a national workshop in Cincinnati and served as PRIDE guides in Cincinnati and Philadelphia.
At least six 4-H club members earned National 4-H Awards during her tenure, one achieving the Presidential Award. Numerous other youth achieved success at State 4-H Round Up and various competitions.
She was involved in successful programs, including 4-H Shooting Sports (State 4-H Shotgun Instructor and National Committee member), 4-H Youth Development, Energy Express, Master Gardeners, and Diabetes and Nutrition Education.
Parade Marshals Sue and Randall Jones clown it up at
2008 Wood Festival (Photo courtesy of Terry Harris)
She was recognized by the USDA with a team award for elevating literacy. She also received a Distinguished Service Award presented by the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents for her work with youth development.
The last two years of her employment she was a part time Associate Director for the state 4-H program center and served a short time as State 4-H Program Leader.
Sue was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church having served as Sunday School and Bible School teacher. Her hobbies included quilting, traveling, reading and gardening.
Sue's husband Randall died in 2009 after a bout with cancer.
The couple have one daughter, Mrs. Shannon Johnson, who has been an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Randolph County and is now engaged in a private law practice. She was named West Virginia's 2008 Young Lawyer of the Year.
The 2008 Wood Festival Committee said of Sue and her husband,
"They have done so much for our community over many years, and we thank them for their contributions."
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