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T.B. Edmiston
Jones, V. Sue
EDMISTON – At Weston, West Virginia, September 18th, Dr. T.B. Edmiston, of acute gastritis. Dr. Edmiston graduated at “Bellevue,” New York in 1868, and was in his 31st year at the time of his death.
[The Medical and Surgical Reporter, Philadelphia, Oct 9, 1875. D.G. Brinton, M.D., Editor. -- Submitted by Linda Rodriguez]
V. Sue Jones, 64, of Mount Zion passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2010, at 2:30 a.m. after a sudden illness.
She was born March 2, 1946, in Weston, the daughter of Joy V. Taylor of Troy.
Sue was married on June 10, 1967, to Randall C. Jones, who preceded her in death in 2009 after 41 years of marriage.
They are survived by one daughter, Shannon Sue Johnson and her husband, Jeremy, of Elkins. Also left at home, is her faithful pet, Abigail, a miniature Schnauzer.
Many other faithful pets preceded her in death.
She is survived by sister and brothers-in-law, Harry and Wandalene Drake of Glenville, Lyndall and Judy Jones of Mineral Wells, Heryl and Tonabell Turner of Newark, and Jolene Jones of West Union. She is also survived by many loyal friends, nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her mother, Joy Taylor; and uncle, Ray Hefner, both of Troy.
Sue graduated Valedictorian from Troy High School in 1968. She obtained a vocational home economics degree from Glenville State College and a master's degree from West Virginia University. She was an associate member of the WVU Mountain Honorary.
She retired in December 2002, as associate director/extension agent from WVU Extension Service. She directed the Calhoun County 4-H program and 4-H camp for 31 years. The last two years of her employment, she was a part time associate director for the state 4-H program center and served a short time as State 4-H Program Leader.
Along with her husband, Randall, Sue enjoyed traveling, the outdoors, camping, hunting, photography, and observing nature. She also made beautiful quilts and enjoyed sewing. Both the Joneses were avid WVU Mountaineer football fans and loved to attend games and Bowl Games.
Sue loved the county 4-H program and all the youth who participated over the years. She and her husband directed three youth square dance teams and founded the first PRIDE Drug Abuse Team in West Virginia. The PRIDE Team youth traveled to 10 World PRIDE Drug Conventions and PRIDE members taught a national workshop in Cincinnati.
Sue was a member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church, where she once taught Sunday school and Bible School. She was a member of the West Virginia and the U.S. National 4-H Shooting Sports committees. For several years, she was the West Virginia 4-H Instructor for the 4-H Shotgun Program, training many volunteers.
Sue was a 4-H All-Star and a member of the West Virginia 4-H Hall of Fame. In 2000, she was presented the 4-H Distinguished Service Award in Denver, Colo. In 2001, Sue, along with several Literacy Team members, was presented the USDA Group Honor Award for Excellence for elevating the academic and nutritional status of limited resource youth through the Energy Express Program.
The family wishes to thank the people of Calhoun County and Sue's extended West Virginia 4-H family for their love and support. They are grateful for the loving care provided by Dr. Kim Stooke, the Emergency Room staffs of Minnie Hamilton Health System and Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, the transport teams that assisted her, and the graciousness of the Ruby Memorial Hospital Medical Intensive Care Unit. Those who held Sue and the family near in thoughts, prayers, and deeds, are so appreciated.
Sue will be cremated and her ashes distributed by her immediate family alongside the ashes of her beloved trusty scout, Randall.
A celebration of Sue's life will include visitation on Friday, October 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. and a memorial service conducted by the Rev. Rick Swearingen on Saturday, October 16, at 1 p.m., both at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg.
Following a meal provided by the community at the West Fork Community Park, Sue's family invites all to attend a 4-H Family Reunion Council Circle honoring Sue and Randall's service to the 4-H program, to be held at their home in Mount Zion, weather permitting. In case of rain, Council Circle location will be announced at the memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, donations in the memory of Randall and Sue Jones may be made to the WVU Foundation to support the 4-H Camping Program Fund (2V529-Calhoun County). Send donations to P.O. Box 6031, 806 Knapp Hall, Morgantown, WV 26506.
[Charleston Gazette, October 9, 2010 - Transcribed by Therman Kellar]
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