Evelyn Genece Jones, age 98, passed away Tuesday evening, July 21, 2015 at her daughter's home in Wellington. She was a homemaker and had been a resident of Wellington since 1942.

Evelyn Genece (Wood) Jones was born on September 12, 1916 in Grenola, KS to J. J. Wood and Mollie (Tindale) Wood.

Genece married Kenneth L. Jones on May 20, 1937 in Monahans, TX. He preceded her in death in 2000.

Genece will be remembered for her strong faith and love for her church and also for her dedication to family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; two brothers; three sisters; son-in-law, Ross Richards; and nephew, Daniel Grandin.

Survivors include Don (Sheryl) Jones of Arvada, CO, Shari Richards of Wellington, Tom (Laure) Grandin of Louisville, CO; Peggy Lamm of Grand Junction, CO and Mary (Steve) Meeker of Wellington; grandchildren, Scott (Cindy) Jones, Steven Jones, Megan (James) Ginter, Craig (Melissa) Meeker, and Danny Lamm; great grandchildren, Erik, Matthew, Michael and Jacob Jones, Payton, Claire, and Harper Ginter, Laney and Allie Meeker.

Funeral Services will be held at the First United Methodist Church on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 10:30 A.M. Pastor Brent Clayton will officiate. Interment will follow the service at Prairie Lawn Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, July 24, 2015 from 1:00 – 8:00 P.M. The family will be present to greet friends from 6:30 – 8:00 P.M.

A memorial has been established with the First United Methodist Church. Contributions can be left at the funeral home.

Frank Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.