It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ruth Ann Jones in Elmwood, Illinois, born in Eldorado, Illinois, who passed away on March 23, 2022, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Ann Jones to show support.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Randall Thompson and Ethel Thompson (Telbam); her former life partner Bill Pfister; and her husband Leon O'Neal. She is survived by : her children, Mark Pfister (Tammy) of Washington, IN, Mike Pfister (Brenda) of McLeansboro, IL, Jim Bob O'Neal (Tracey) of Golconda, IL., Beth Pyle (Sam Pyle) of Robertsdale, AL, Donna Hesterly (Jack Jackson) of Ridgway, IL, Lisa Rider of Ridgway, IL and Janice Drone (Tom) of Ridgway, IL.; her stepchildren, Robbie O'Neal, Debbie Blankenship (Bill) and Carla Banks (Mark); her grandchildren, Michael Pfister, Matthew Pfister (Mackenzie), Luke Pfister (Jenny), Danielle Carr (Jason), Andy Rider (Dawn), Dylan Hesterly, Dustin Drone, Madelynn, Kaitlynn O'Neal, Kris Kuizenga (Bobby), Kellie Martin (Sergio), Kourtney Kuizenga (Caleb) and Kory Kuizenga; and her stepgrandchildren, Katrina Roberson (Dean), Wendy Glenn (Billy), Ashley O'Neal, Adam O'Neal, Annie Schuman, Jennifer Blankenship, Brittany and Brandon Banks.

Memorial contributions in her memory can be made to the Alzheimer's Society and envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cox & Son Funeral Home