Violet V Jones

Violet V. Jones, a beloved matriarch and cherished member of her community, passed away on September 1, 2025, at the age of 90 in Sellersburg, Indiana. Born on February 5, 1935, in Charlestown, Indiana, she lived a full and vibrant life dedicated to her family and enriched by her cherished experiences.

Violet was the loving wife of Kenneth Jones for over 70 years, a partnership that stood as a testament to enduring love and commitment. Together, they formed a family that expanded with joy and pride. Her daughter, Penny Dewes and her husband Russ, and her grandchildren, Christina Miller and her husband Thomas and David Welsh, will forever hold dear the memories of her unwavering support and affection. Beyond her immediate family, Violet relished in the role of a grandmother to her great-grandchildren: Trinity, Lexi, Celeste, Dylan, Deliah, and Daphne, and  her sisters, Virginia Graebe (Pudge) and Mattie Shields, each of whom brought her immense joy.

Her passions included spending quality time with her family, a value she instilled in all who knew her. Violet was the only one of her siblings who traveled outside of the United States. While her husband Kenneth was in the service, they ventured together to Germany, France, England, and Spain, creating lasting memories across the globe. She also enjoyed frequent trips to Dollywood and Branson, where she found delight in the variety shows that filled her heart with laughter and joy.

She leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, and cherished family ties, and her memory will be honored and celebrated by all whose lives she touched.

Violet was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrie and Lula Meadows Vest, her daughter Joyce Jones, as well as her siblings: Joe Vest, Robert Vest, Lenard Vest, Thelma Vest, Mary Perkinson, Martha Graebe, Ethel Whitaker, and Erby Royce, each of whom played significant roles in her life.

Violet's visitation will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Grayson Funeral Home in New Washington, Indiana, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. A funeral service will take place on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 11:00 AM, also at Grayson Funeral Home. Following the service, she will be laid to rest at Scottsburg Cemetery in Scottsburg, Indiana.