Lula Belle Jones (Ragsdale), age 84, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020. She was surrounded by her family at home, in Lakeland, FL.

Graveside service will be held at Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline, IL 10:00 am Saturday, February 29th, 2020.

She was born July 13, 1935, in Metropolis, Illinois to Joseph O. Ragsdale and Dolly Mae Ragsdale (Larrison).

She married Robert J. Jones on September 13, 1982, in Hampton, Illinois.

Both Lula and Robert resided in Lakeland, FL after retiring.

Her hobbies included crocheting, fishing, bingo, bunko, collecting many beautiful things as well as a tremendous talent for cooking. She loved to travel and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by her husband, Robert J. Jones Sr., Lakeland; children, Deborah Lynn Nichols of Lakeland, FL, Kimmie Lou Dunn (Larry) of Carbon Cliff, IL, Robert J Jones Jr. of Sterling, IL; grandchildren, Shelley C Vanderheiden (John) of Lakeland, FL, Bridgett R Moyer (Chris) of Lakeland, FL, Richard P Caldwell Jr . of Reno, NV, and Joshua Dunn of Carbon Cliff, IL; great-grandchildren, great-great-grand son; sister, Judith Svec (Steve) Silvis, IL, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Lula Belle is preceded in death by her father, Joseph O Ragsdale; mother, Dolly Mae Ragsdale; siblings, Billy Joe Ragsdale, Sharon Kay Hall, and Cinda Sue Ferguson.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.vanhoe.com

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Saturday, February 29, 2020 10:00 AM

Greenview Memorial Gardens 1201 Avenue of the Cities East Moline, IL