Beulah Irene Jones, 79, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2017, at home in Corbin, surrounded by her family.
She was born on March 2, 1938 in Whitley County to Bob and Marie Rapier.
Irene grew up in Corbin and graduated from Woodbine High School in Woodbine. She later moved to Kansas City, MO, and worked as a relator in the Kansas City area for over 10 years.
Irene married Billy Ray Jones in 1973 in Corbin. They were happily married for 44 years. Irene was a member of Steeles Chapel Christian Church and the Commander of the Keavy Chapter of the DAVA. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed all the wildlife and flowers in her backyard.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Marie Rapier, her brother Ralph Rapier, and sister Arlene Rapier.
She is survived by her spouse, Bill Jones of Corbin; children: Karen Marie Santos and spouse, Scott Alan Santos, Sondra Renee Bane and spouse, Mike Bane, and Jeffrey Ray Jones and spouse, April Jones; her brother, Dallas Rapier; grandchildren, Ashley Nichole Santos, Heather Whitney Jenkins, Stephen Andrew Santos, Autumn Michelle Newman and spouse, Will Newman, Haylee Cheyanne Jones and Joshua Ryan Jones; and great grandchildren, Jaedyn Rihanna Jenkins-Wilson, and Traevion Phillip Wilson as well as her nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A celebration service was held at Steeles Chapel Christian Church, on September 11 with Brother Andrew Darden officiating.
Burial followed the funeral at Worley Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Steeles Chapel Christian Church at 2376 5th Street Rd, Corbin, KY 40701.
Hart Funeral Home, Inc., was in charge of arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left at www.hartfhcorbin.com.
