Debby Jones

     Debra “Debby” Lee Jones, age 73 of Nevada, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Freeman Hospital West, in Joplin, MO.

     Debby was born January 31, 1952, in Osceola, MO to Stewart Harris and Violet Marie (Carl) Love.  She was a high school graduate and worked as a certified nursing assistant.  She later furthered her career and became a registered nurse, working in home healthcare, as well as in nursing homes. Debby was a Baptist and enjoyed knitting and cooking and especially enjoyed teaching her grandchildren how to cook.  On May 13, 1982, she married John L. Jones in Harrisonville, MO, and he survives of the home.

     In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, John Jones Jr. and his wife Shelly, Harrisonville, MO, Stewart Love, Grandsville, UT, Charles Jones and his partner, Ethel Voigt, Nevada, MO, Steven Young, Nevada, MO,  Matthew Jones, Nevada, MO, Andrew Jones and his wife Jules, Palm Coast, FL, Joseph Jones, Daytona Beach, FL, Anthony Rivera, Daytona Beach, FL, Peggy Campbell and her husband Earl, Colorado Springs, CO, Samantha Stewart and her husband Don, Poteau, OK, and Paulline Jones, Butler, MO.  Additional survivors include a brother, Jimmy Love, Stark, FL; a sister, Dianne Barr and her husband Dennis, Mansfield, MO; 18 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

     A Memorial Service will be announced.   Memorials may be made to Ferry Funeral Home to help with family expenses.

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