Wanda Kim Jones

1937 ∼ 2012

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Wanda "Kim" Jones, 75, of Orange, died Thursday, May 31, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Cremation will be performed under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory in Bridge City. A Memorial Gathering to honor her life will be held at a future date.

Born in West Monroe, Louisiana, on April 23, 1937, Kim was the daughter of Talmadge Adam and Ela Leonard Jones. She worked as a former teacher and assistant principal at West Orange High School before going to work for the Calcasieu Parish School District, where she retired as the assistant principal of Starks High School in Starks, Louisiana. She enjoyed the arts and teaching her many students throughout the years. She will be truly missed by her coworkers and all who knew and loved her.

Kim is survived by her brother, John Gibson of West Monroe, LA.

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Anonymous June 6, 2012

John, Just wanted to say what a great teacher and inspiration Miss Jones was to all her students. I had the opportunity to visit with her several times in the last couple years and enjoy her friendship. She demanded our best and because of that, we were##imported-begin##Gwen Dalme Tallant##imported-end##

Anonymous June 5, 2012

So sorry about your lost, she was a good friend, I will miss her laugh. I didn't know her very long but she was a neat friend.##imported-begin##Margaret George##imported-end##

Anonymous June 5, 2012

John, sorry for you lose,your sister was always part of our family and will be missed##imported-begin##kevin hubert##imported-end##

Anonymous June 4, 2012

I had the privelege of having Ms.Jones for a teacher in high school. Many memories of her. Thanks for beleiving in us Ms. Jones R.I.P.##imported-begin##Donna Siebrecht Wells##imported-end##

Anonymous June 3, 2012

John I can't imagine your pain..you know how very special Ms. Jones was to me...please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers...##imported-begin##Nancy Drake##imported-end##

Anonymous June 3, 2012

I have many fond memories of Ms. Jones. She was a terrific teacher and loved by many. Class of 1973 SHS##imported-begin##Dorothy Johnson Lowrimore##imported-end##

Anonymous June 2, 2012

Ms. Jones, I will always remember your wonderful stories and sense of humor. Thank you for the laughs as I worked at Starks High School. Rest in peace. Danette##imported-begin##Danette Hollingsworth##imported-end##