Mrs. Dorothy M. Jones, age 89, of Nashville passed away Monday, February 27, 2017 at The Flower House, in Maple Grove Twp, Barry County.

Dorothy was born in Vermontville, Eaton County, MI on December 8, 1927, the only child of the late Merlin and Pearl (Hamilton) Blodget. She was raised in rural Eaton County and attended local schools graduating from Charlotte High School in 1945. Dorothy attended Argubright Business College.

On December 16, 1945 Dorothy married Kenneth D Jones in Assyria Township while he was home on military leave. When Kenneth returned, the couple bought a farm in Maple Grove where they raised their family. Ken and Dorothy then owned a grocery store and a few cabins on the corner of M79 and Thornapple Lake Rd. Later they owned a meat market in Hastings. Dorothy had several clerical jobs and eventually went to work for Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. She retired from there in February, 1987 after twenty plus years of service. Dorothy was a member of Nashville Baptist Church where she attended church faithfully.

Dorothy is survived by two daughters, Merlene (Bill) Black, Darlene "Susie" (Joe Leger) Jones, 2 grandchildren, Bill (Adriana) Black and Julie Black and 1 great grandchild (RoseMarie Black).

She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth in December, 2011.

The family will receive visitors Thursday, Mar 2, 2017 from 6-8 at Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. The funeral will be Friday at Nashville Baptist Church, Nashville, MI, at 11 am , with Pastor Lester DeGroot officiating. A luncheon will be served immediately following the funeral , with a graveside service at Wilcox Cemetery following the luncheon.

Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville Baptist Church or the Flower House.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net for further details.