Rubye F. Jones

Rubye F. Jones, 84, of Lewisville passed away Friday, October 21, 2011 at the Indianapolis Heart Hospital in Indianapolis after a short illness. Rubye was born on December 17, 1926 in New Castle, the daughter of the late Wesley and Anna (Douglas) Todd.

On February 12, 1944 in Richmond, Indiana, Rubye married James F. Jones. Rubye attended Straughn High School. A lifelong resident of Henry County, she worked at Knightstown Elementary School in the cafeteria for several years and previously attended Ebenezer Presbyterian Church near Lewisville. Rubye was a devoted wife, loving mother, and grandmother.

Survivors include two children: Rex A. (wife: Brenda) Jones of Lewisville, Joyce (husband: Ronald) Cruse of Glenwood, six grandchildren: James (wife: Holly) Jones, Shawn (wife: Jane) Jones both of Rushville, Melissa (husband: Mike) Griffin of Carthage, Bill (wife: Heather) Rauthe of Connersville, Dawn (husband: Brad) Broughton of Batesville, and Justin (wife: Brittany) Rauthe of Connersville; twelve great grandchildren, brother: Wayne Todd of Dublin; sister: Dorothy Walters of Indianapolis; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Rubye was preceded in death by her husband: James F. Jones on April 12, 2010; a daughter: Janet Buck; a brother: Leon Todd; and a sister: Wilma Meyer.

Services will be 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service Knightstown Chapel with Reverend Roby Wood officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Cove Cemetery. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Henry County Humane Society, 11 Midway Drive New Castle, IN 47362 or envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hinsey-brown.com .