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Barbara A. Jones

10/09/1950 - 02/22/2023

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Obituary For Barbara A. Jones

Barbara Ann Jones, age 72, of Rapid City, South Dakota, passed away on February 22, 2023 in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Barbara was born in Martin, South Dakota to Paul Ray Gregg, SR. and Theresa Agnes Hollow Horn Bear on October 9, 1950.

She went to school in Mission, SD.

She married Joe Nathan Jones on April 29, 1978 at Ellsworth Air Force Base.

She graduated from Todd County High School and the University of South Dakota. She worked in the Rapid City School District for 35+ years mostly as a high school counselor at Stevens High School.

She enjoyed gardening and walking and was involved in numerous golf leagues and bowling leagues throughout the year. She was also an active member of the South Dakota Indian Education Association and Rapid City Education Association.

But the thing she enjoyed most was spending time with her friends and family, attending numerous graduations, weddings, family and friend outings, sporting events, concerts and taking the grandkids to many of the local tourist attractions.

She is survived by her husband, Joe Nathan Jones, two sons; Paul Hendry and Michael Jones (Aquarius) and two daughters; Ginger Boyd (John) and Debra Lee, seven grandchildren; Mya Hendry, DeAndre Hendry, Tyree Hendry, Josiah Jones, Tristan Jones, Alijah Krein (Jake), and Amariah Miller (Jake), one great-grandson; Dakota Krein, five siblings; Howard Gregg, Susie Gregg, Rose Kirchgesler, Carol Gregg, and Gail Gregg and a step-mother Veretta Gregg.

She is preceded in death by her father Paul Ray Gregg Sr., her mother Theresa Agnes Hollow Horn Bear, two brothers Paul “PR” Gregg Jr. and Terrance Gregg and two sisters Delores Gregg and Patricia Wyatt.

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Services

27 Feb

Visitation

05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Behrens Wilson Funeral Home 632 Saint Francis St. Rapid City, SD 57701 Get Directions »
28 Feb

Funeral Service

10:00 AM

Behrens Wilson Funeral Home 632 Saint Francis St. Rapid City, SD 57701 Get Directions »
28 Feb

Interment

12:00 PM

Black Hills National Cemetery 20901 Pleasant Valley Dr Sturgis, SD 57785 Get Directions »
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  • 04/10/2024

    Hey Barb, I'm going to write about you here, so I hope you don't mind. I know you are gracious and modest when it comes to others expressing their gratitude and praise for what you've done in their lives. However, even as I write this, I am wondering what words to use that would describe just how blessed I feel having you as my sister, friend and sometimes "parent", when I needed it. I always looked up to you, admired you and respected you. Your integrity could not be questioned, nor could your honesty. Your encouragement, support and advise is still greatly appreciated. I will miss you, dearly and deeply. Love always and proudly, your sister. - Posted by Susie on February 24, 2023

  • 04/10/2024

    What a lovely woman! I met Barb years ago, and knew immediately that she was a kind and gentle soul. Praying for her family and friends. Let your memories comfort you during this difficult time. - Posted by Deborah Goodart on February 24, 2023

  • 04/10/2024

    Joe, Condolences to you and members of the Jones Family. We will miss Barbara, accompanying you to North Carolina for our Williamson-Saunders-Williams Family Reunions. We will also miss her sharing the newsletters each Christmas. Your Cousin, Patricia Williamson Nwosu - Posted by Patricia Williamson Nwosu on February 27, 2023

  • 04/10/2024

    To Joe and family! So sorry for the loss of Barb, a very special wife, mother, grandmother! May the angels lead her into paradiise. May God comfort all of you as she enters the spirit world! Ron and Mary Krupka - Posted by Mary e krupka on February 27, 2023

  • 04/10/2024

    It was a pleasure to work with Barb at Steven's High School. Please know she and the family are in my thoughts and prayers as you deal with Barb's passing! - Posted by Nancy May on February 27, 2023

  • 04/10/2024

    I have such great memories of Barb from my years of working with her when she was a counselor at Stevens. I could always count on Barb to do and say the best thing to help students through rough patches in their lives. She had a lasting influence on so many! - Posted by Lois Vogele on February 27, 2023

  • 04/10/2024

    Barbara was a wonderful sister in law. There are no words to explain her character and kindness. She was the queen of love, helper and kindness . Daily she expressed joy and positivity. She and my husband were the best of friends and talked often. He will be able to continue his conversations with her in heaven. Barbara lived life with honor and respect. She will be missed. Wesley J Hendry - Posted by Wesley Jackson Hendry on February 28, 2023

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