Jul 31, 2022

Delores I. “Dee” “DJ” Jones Meredith, 72, of Canonsburg, formerly of Ellsworth, sadly left us Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Townview Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was surrounded by love in her passing.

Dee was born December 11, 1949, in Waynesburg, a daughter of the late Jack and Marion Jones.

In 1967, she graduated from Bentworth High School, and instantly traveled to Washington D.C. to work for the FBI as a secretary. She then returned home to work as a manager at GC Murphy Company in Washington. Over the years, Dee also worked as a preschool teacher, childcare provider and homemaker. Working with children brought her the most joy, as did spending time with her grandchildren.

She was always active in the community, serving in a variety of volunteer roles such as a Girl Scout leader, Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) member, and recently a resident advocate at Townview.

Dee was a member of the Bentleyville United Methodist Church. Devout in her faith and with a love for fellowship, she was an active member and former officer of the United Methodist Women, a Sunday School teacher, and volunteer for youth activities such as vacation Bible school.

She was a wonderful mother to her surviving daughters, Lisa (Allen) Eimer and Lori (Judd) Ashby. She is also survived by three grandchildren, who were the light of her life, Tara Eimer, Meredith and Corbin Ashby; and two brothers, Donald (Iva) Jones and David (Barb) Jones. She also leaves behind several nieces, nephews and so many friends.

Dee had the gift of finding the best in everyone and there isn’t a person she met that didn’t become her friend. She was an unofficial “mayor” at her last two residences and made sure to keep everyone up-to-date with current events (especially if you didn’t watch the news). She had a great sense of humor and the biggest heart. She always put others before herself, right up to the end. Dee will be sadly missed by all who knew her, but will forever live in our hearts.

Family and friends will be received for a Celebration of Life from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 2, in the Greenlee’s Bentleyville Funeral Home, 619 Main Street, Bentleyville, with a memorial service immediately following, with Pastor Andrew Flower officiating. A private burial will be held Wednesday, August 3.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations, in Dee’s memory, to Townview Health and Rehabilitation Center or to Bentleyville United Methodist Church.

Guest book and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com.