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Karen Jo "Chicker" (Judkins)
Jones
Tombstone Photo
Nowata Memorial Cemetery
Nowata County, Oklahoma
© Dennis Wilson
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Aug 29, 1941 - Aug 13, 2008
Posted by: Ann Weber
COLLINSVILLE DOLTON FUNERAL HOME
COLLINSVILLE, TULSA CO, OK
(permission granted)
Karen Jo Jones, 66, of Oologah, a dedicated mother, grandmother
and community advocate, died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008 at Bailey
Hospital in Owasso.
Jones was born Aug. 29, 1941 in Nowata to Harvey and Esther Judkins.
She and Bobby Vernon Jones married and began their family while
living in Tulsa. They later settled in Oologah with their three
daughters, Traci, Terri, and Tammi.
Jones quickly became involved with the school system, girl scouting
and the community.
As her daughters became involved in sports, their mother became a
sports enthusiast, favoring basketball above softball and soccer.
Even though her daughters were not on the baseball or football field
playing, she was there to support the Mustang teams.
She continued her support as her grandchildren took to the fields
and courts. “Chicker” as she was lovingly called by her
grandchildren and friends, chose to stay in the background and away
from the limelight. However, she was always there to assist in
fundraising events for the Chamber, school foundation, academic,
athletic, or arts groups.
Jones’ banking career spanned over 30 years, mainly at Lakeside
State Bank and currently at American Bank in Collinsville.
Her hobbies included playing with her grandchildren, sewing and
working in her flower gardens.
She was named the Oologah Area Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the
Year in 2004.
Jones is survived by her three daughters and six grandchildren;
Traci Ruark and husband John and their children Emily and Lilly of
Talala; Terri Woods and her children Baylor and Banner of Oologah;
and Tammi Henning and her husband Mike and children Chelsea and
Ashley of Verdigris; and a host of cherished friends.
Her parents, and one grandson, Blake Ruark, preceded her in death.
Visitation at the Oologah Dolton Funeral Home will be Saturday 9
a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., with family
available from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Pastor Brett Rogers will conduct services at 3 p.m. Monday at the
First Baptist Church in Oologah. Burial will be at the Nowata
Memorial Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Oologah Tip In Club.
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