Obituary
Edith Helen (Mullins) Jones, 99, passed away just 4 months shy of being 100 which was her goal on November 23, 2021 at her home in Lee’s Summit, MO. She preferred to be called Helen.
She was born on March 20, 1922 to Knova and Nellie (Witcher) Mullins in Sweet Springs, MO. She married Leslie L. Jones Sr. on June 9, 1956. She was the most loving and caring mom, grandma, great and great-great grandma, aunt and friend. She always said “Her kids were her life”. She would bend over backwards to help everyone. In life she worked on the farm, shoe factory, H.D. Lees, waitressing and quality control inspector.
She was known for her big smile, cinnamon rolls, garage and craft sales. She loved to make crafts, fish, cook and have BIG family dinners with different tablescapes.
She leaves behind daughters, Betty Schuerger & Sondra (Doug) Williams; son, Leslie L. Jones Jr. (Mary), 10 grandchildren, 13 great and 3 great-great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She is preceded in death by husband Leslie L. Jones Sr.; daughter, Linda Owens; parents, Knova and Nellie (Witcher) Mullins; brothers, Lewis, Grover, Ralph, Richard, Raymond, K.C. Mullins and sister Pauline Williams.
Special thanks to all of the wonderful nurses from K.C. Hospice. They were a Godsend.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Langsford Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Langsford Funeral Home. Burial at Lee’s Summit Historical Cemetery.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your mom was a very special person and she did love her family.
Love,
Sue and Dawson
Thinking of you at this time. Enjoyed time spent with your mother. She will be missed. 💜
Go in peace cuz.
Helen was one of the nicest ladies we ever met. We enjoyed going to her garage sales where we not only enjoyed her cinnamon rolls and crafts but most of all her wonderful smile and warm personality! God will have a great Baker and an Angel with a lot of love!