Loretta Jean Jones

Our loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully at the age of 79 on Saturday, December 27, 2014 surrounded by her family. Loretta was born on September 24, 1935 in Mexia, TX to Alice and Virgil Cox who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Ottis Max Jones. She is survived by her siblings, Carol Montgomery of Atlanta, GA, Virgil Cox of Chandler, AZ, and Lynette Garner of Los Lunas, NM; her children, Gary (Nancy) Jones, Mark (Sandi) Jones, and Mindy (Ron) Romero of Albuquerque, and Vicki (David) Paxton of Toronto, SD. She leaves behind 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She loved all of her family, her children, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her many nieces and nephews, and her many friends and was devoted to them to the end. Loretta was an active member of the Northeast Church of Christ where she enjoyed many close friends and relationships. Her strong spiritual relationship with the Lord was an inspiration to many. She had so much compassion and was always willing to help get people through the hard times in life. She was known for her quiet grace, and many people would go to her for comfort and solace in times of need. Loretta was an excellent cook and will forever be remembered for her strawberry cake. Services will be held Wednesday, December 31, 2014, 10:00 a.m., at FRENCH - Wyoming. Friends may visit beginning at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Memorial contributions may be made to Albuquerque Christian Children's Home, 5700 Winter Haven Rd. NW, Albuquerque, 87120. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400