May 19, 1950 – April 12, 2023
Laford Lou “Corkey” Jones, 72, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Noblesville on Wednesday morning, April 12, 2023. Born on May 19, 1950, in Lebanon, Ind., she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Betty Lou (Rigdon) Turner.
She attended high school in Mesquite, Texas, and was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary for the Ralph Lehr VFW Post 6246 in Noblesville. In addition to her responsibilities with the Auxiliary, Corkey worked as a waitress with Pizza Hut in Noblesville for 25 years.
Corkey was a people person; she never met a stranger (two legged or four) and was always one of the first people to help someone in need. Her love for animals paved the way for the many furbabies she adopted throughout her lifetime. She loved her westerns, especially those featuring John Wayne, and was a huge country music fan. Although country music was her favorite, Corkey had a special place in her heart for Elvis … long live the King.
There was nothing that Corkey loved more than her family. She had a gift for crocheting and lovingly made blankets for all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved her grandkids very much, quite possibly more than her own children … at least that is how the family joke goes. Her strong faith and devotion to family and friends leaves a wonderful legacy.
She is survived by her son, William “BJ” Jones of Noblesville; three daughters, Kim Staton of Noblesville, Kelley Prater (partner, Melissa Garcia) of Noblesville, and Kerry Peters (Richard) of Noblesville; nine grandchildren, Heather Staton-Matthews (Phil), Adam Staton (Jamie Brown), Megan Basket (Will Pearson), Hannah Fugate, Matthew Prater (Alexis), Chase Jones (Haley), Kedrin Jones, Maxine Boles (Josh), and Grant Boles; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Betty Lou (Rigdon) Turner; sister, Carol Turner; and by her husband, Billy Joe Jones, on December 21, 2009. She and Billy Joe were married on September 1, 1972.
Services will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Kercheval Funeral Home, 306 E. 10th St., Sheridan, with visitation from 3 p.m. until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kercheval Funeral Home, P.O. Box 42, Sheridan, IN 46069, to help defray the cost of funeral expenses.
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