Elizabeth "Betty" May Jones Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Elizabeth "Betty" May Jones, age 94 of Albia, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at Monroe Care Center in Albia. Betty was born January 26, 1920, to James Henry and Elizabeth (Robinson) McDonough in Melrose. She married Raymond L. Jones on January 26, 1953 at the First Christian Church in Albia. He preceded her in death in August 21, 2008. Betty grew up and attended school in Melrose. She worked as a waitress in Albia before staying home to raise her children. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Albia. She enjoyed fox hunting with her husband, being outdoors, painting, crocheting, and knitting. She also loved her family dearly, especially her grandchildren. Betty is survived by five children, Ronald Lee Rhatigan of Albia, Reva Maye (James) Dunning of Albia, Robert Ray Rhatigan of Marshalltown, Richard James (Erma) Rhatigan of Jacksonville, Fl, and Roy Howard (Linda) Rhatigan of Council Bluffs; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Howard Rhatigan and Raymond Jones; daughter, Rosalie Ann Rhatigan; step daughter, Karen Durham; five sisters, Irene Peterson, Ann Leonard, Nell Wood, Josephine Walker, and Agnes Trisler; and three brothers, Dave, Joe, and James McDonough. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Saturday, February 15, 2014, at Tharp Funeral Home in Albia; with Pastor Lynda Carlson officiating. Burial will be in Cuba Cemetery in Avery. Visitation will be 12-8 p.m., Friday, February 14, 2014, at the Tharp Funeral Home, with Betty's family present from 6-8 p.m. An open memorial has been established in Betty's name.

Elizabeth "Betty" May Jones

January 26, 1920 - February 11, 2014