Helen Jean Jones, 72, of Bicknell, IN, passed away Monday February 13, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Hospital with her family at her bedside. Helen was born October 8, 1950 in Vincennes the daughter of William and Esther Ridgeway Carpenter. She was a graduate of North Knox High School and she worked for the school corporation in the cafeteria and as a matron. She married Walter "John" Jones and they made their life together for over 50 years until his death on April 7, 2022. Helen was an active and proud member of the French Club and showed her faith in her everyday interactions with everybody she met.
Helen is survived by her sons, Johnny Jones of Bicknell and Paul Jones, and his wife Jennifer also of Bicknell, IN. her grandchildren, Cole Jones, Kale Jones, Reagan Jones, Korbin Jones and Cambrie Jones. She is also survived by a brother, Frank Carpenter of Vincennes, IN, a sister in law, Doris Carpenter of Bicknell, IN and several nieces and nephews.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Walter "John" Jones, her parents, William and Esther Carpenter, her brothers, Wadess "Red" Carpenter, Virgil Carpenter and Jerry Carpenter
A memorial gathering will be announced at a later date. Duesterberg-Fredrick Wampler Shaw Chapel is honored to assist the Jones family during their time of loss.
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