Claudie Marie Jones

1936 ∼ 2012

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Claudie Marie Jones, 76, of Orange passed away Saturday, August 25, 2012 at her home.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Joseph P. Daleo of St. Mary Catholic Church. Interment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home in Orange.

Born in Orange on March 27, 1936, Claudie was the daughter of Olefide and Mae Hogan LeBlanc. She retired from the state of Texas after working for over 30 years from what is now known as the Department of Health and Human Services. After retirement Claudie and her husband, Charles spent their time at Lake San Rayburn relaxing and fishing. She was also a member of St. Mary Catholic Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles David Jones; nephew, Larry Hudson and brother, Ralph LeBlanc.

She is survived by her son, Mike Jones of Orange; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Mark Scott of Houston and granddaughters, Marli Scott of Houston and Rebekah Jones of Mooringsport, LA. She is also survived by her sister, Lillie M. Henderson of Orange; nephew, Stephen Hudson of Houston; numerous nieces, nephews and family who all loved her dearly.

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Anonymous August 29, 2012

Our thoughts & prayers are with you.##imported-begin##Jane & Ray Goynes##imported-end##

Anonymous August 29, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.##imported-begin##Irene Middlebrook##imported-end##

Anonymous August 28, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear about Claudie's death. We have been friends for 37 years. I met her when we started playing Bunco together. She was the sweetest person I know. We are going to miss her!##imported-begin##Pam Smith##imported-end##

Anonymous August 28, 2012

Lisa I know your Mom hasn't been well for several years and lately was really suffering. Take comfort and know she is now perfect and has be rejoined with her true love. It was really easy to tell how much your parents loved each other. What a happy da##imported-begin##Karen Kazmar Smith##imported-end##

Anonymous August 28, 2012

I worked with your mom in 1975 at the "food stamp office", and still have wonderful memories of her and Dave and you 2 precious kids. My prayers are with you all. evon daw##imported-begin##evon daw##imported-end##

Anonymous August 27, 2012

mom, you were the best mother that any child could ever ask for. You taught me everything i needed to know about life and God. You and dad both gave everything you had to your children. You will FOREVER be in my heart. Mark, Marli and myself miss you so m##imported-begin##Lisa Jones Scott##imported-end##

Anonymous August 27, 2012

Lisa, Mike, and families - We were so sorry to hear of Aunt Claudie's passing! It's wonderful, though, to know that she's once again with Uncle Dave! Love you - John and Lauren##imported-begin##John and Lauren Pennock##imported-end##

Anonymous August 27, 2012

Dear Mike and Lisa, These are the things that I remember about your mom. Clients would come in and ask to speak to the lady who wore "The big blue diamond ring". Taking the Christmas trees that were not given away to Rayburn for the fishes. Taking me u##imported-begin##Judy Dupuy Lewis##imported-end##

Anonymous August 27, 2012

I am saddened to hear of Claudie's passing. Claudie had the sweetest smile whenever, wherever you saw her. We grew up in a very special time when children were safe and times were very different. Sweet memories.##imported-begin##Melba Sanders Hudson##imported-end##

Anonymous August 26, 2012

I have been a family friend of Claudie for 30 years. I enjoyed many a fun trips to her and Dave's place at Rayburn. Lots of fun memories spent on the lake there.##imported-begin##James Prince##imported-end##

Anonymous August 26, 2012

Thanks for all of the fun memories with you and Uncle Dave throughout the years. We will miss you Aunt Claudie, rest in peace.##imported-begin##Nancy Dicks##imported-end##