Brenda Kay (Gawthrop) Jones

Brenda Kay Jones age 77, passed away Wednesday morning, February 21, 2018 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Brenda was born October 26, 1940 in Columbia City, IN the daughter of Thurlo and Pauline (McCleerly) Gawthrop. Brenda was united in marriage to Lewis Jones for over 50 years; he preceded her in death on May 15, 2017.

Brenda enjoyed fishing, gardening, traveling, bowling and listening to country music. She was very active with the Paw Paw schools; she especially enjoyed working with the children. But most of all Brenda loved her family and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was very caring, loving and friendly; but also, stubborn and very independent. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Brenda is survived by her loving children; Christopher (Sandra) Jones and Cory (Rebekah) Jones, 3 grandchildren; Calen Jones, Alishia and Ashley Jones, sister in-law; Ruby Jones and several nieces and nephews. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lewis and a sister.

Funeral Services for Brenda will take place Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 2:00 PM from Adams Funeral Home, 502 W. Michigan Ave, Paw Paw, MI with Pastor Ron Kammeraad to officiate, cremation to follow. Visitation will take place Friday, February 23, 2018 from 6-8 PM and again Saturday afternoon from 1:00 PM until the time of services. Those planning a memorial contribution are asked to consider the Paw Paw Lions Club.