| V. Sue Jones, 64, of Mount Zion, West Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2010, at 2:30 a.m. after a sudden illness.
She was born March 2, 1946, in Weston, WV, the daughter of Joy V. Taylor of Troy.
Sue was married on June 10, 1967, to Randall C. Jones, who preceded her in death in 2009, after forty one years of marriage. They are survived by one daughter, Shannon Sue Johnson, and her husband, Jeremy of Elkins WV. Also left at home, is her faithful pet, Abigail, a miniature Schnauzer. Many other faithful pets preceded her in death.
She is survived by sister and brother in laws, Harry and Wandalene Drake of Glenville WV, Lyndall and Judy Jones of Mineral Wells WV, Heryl and Tonabell Turner of Newark WV, and Jolene Jones of West Union WV. She is also survived by many loyal friends, nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her mother, Joy Taylor and uncle, Ray Hefner, both of Troy.
Sue graduated Valedictorian from Troy High School in 1968. She obtained a Vocational Home Economics degree from Glenville State College and a Master's Degree from West Virginia University. She was an Associate Member of the WVU Mountain Honorary.
She retired in December 2002, as Associate Director/Extension Agent from WVU Extension Service. She directed the Calhoun County 4-H program and 4-H camp for thirty one years. 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.
Along with her husband, Randall, Sue enjoyed traveling, the outdoors, camping, hunting, photography, and observing nature. She also made beautiful quilts and enjoyed sewing. Both the Joneses were avid WVU Mountaineer Football fans and loved to attend games and Bowl Games.
Sue loved the county 4-H program and all the youth that participated over the years. She and her husband directed three youth Square Dance Teams and founded the first PRIDE 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.
Sue was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church where she once taught Sunday School and Bible School. She was a member of the WV and the US National 4-H Shooting Sports Committee. For several years, she was the WV 4-H Instructor for the 4-H Shotgun Program, training many volunteers.
Sue was a 4-H All Star and a member of the WV4-H Hall of Fame. In 2000, she was presented the 4-H Distinguished Service Award in Denver, CO. In 2001, Sue, along with several Literacy Team members, was presented the USDA Group Honor Award for Excellence for elevating the academic and nutritional status of limited resource youth through the Energy Express Program.
The family wishes to thank the people of Calhoun County and Sue's extended West Virginia 4-H family for their love and support. They are grateful for the loving care provided by Dr. Kim Stooke, the Emergency Room staffs of Minnie Hamilton Health System and Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, the transport teams which assisted her, and the graciousness of the Ruby Memorial Hospital Medical Intensive Care Unit. Those who held Sue and the family near in thoughts, prayers, and deeds, are so appreciated.
Sue will be cremated and her ashes distributed by her immediate family alongside the ashes of her beloved trusty scout, Randall. A celebration of Sue's life will include visitation on Friday, October 15, 2010, from 6-9 p.m. and a memorial service conducted by Rev. Rick Swearingen, on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 1 p.m. both at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg.
Following a meal provided by the community at the West Fork Community Park, Arnoldsburg, Sue's 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, weather permitting. In case of rain, Council Circle location will be announced at the memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, donations in the memory of Randall and Sue Jones can be made to the WVU Foundation to support the 4-H Camping Program Fund. (2V529-Calhoun County). Send donations to P.O. Box 6031, 806 Knapp Hall, Morgantown, WV 26506.
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