Judith Ann Jones' Obituary
Judith Ann Jones was born October 16, 1943 in Tulsa, OK. She was the 3rd child for Hershel & Mary Mathis. She joined siblings Lois & Jack and soon after her best friend and little sister Sue was born. These 4 siblings grew up very close to each other while living in the Tulsa area. As a child she and her siblings spent a lot of time with their grandma that she loved with all of her heart. Younger siblings Janelle & Roger came later, completing the Mathis family. Judy was a graduate of Webster High School. At the age of 18 Judy caught the eye of a handsome young man, Randall Jones. He was smitten with this pretty young girl from the very beginning. They married on October 29, 1961. And soon after began their family on the Westside welcoming Shawna, Tony & Holly. Judy was completely devoted to her family. A stay at home mom while her children were young she also ran a beauty shop from there. She stayed busy all the time, cooking, baking, sewing, running the kids and running the household. She eventually took a job outside the home once the kids were older. Tragedy came in 1981 when her husband Randall was taken in an accident. Her grief was deep, she was lost without Randall but in time and mostly for the sake of her kids she begin to live again.Her devotion to her children and theirs to her was forever sealed. Then along came Tom Gugino. This man that literally swept her off her feet. And what a brave man he was walking into this home where Judy’s 3 teenagers were not quite accepting. He was not intimidated by her very protective kids because he was head over heels for this beautiful widowed woman and it did not take long for the kids to see that Judy was happy, having fun and living again. Tom & Judy were married shortly thereafter. Fun times and many adventures for the 2 of them. At one time all six of Tom & Judy’s children were living in the house on 25th. Kids everywhere but it was always like that at Judy’s. She loved having house full of kids and she never turned anyone away. She was thrilled the day she learned her 1st grandchild was on the way and she was just as excited each time another one arrived. She became “Nina” to her grandkids Ramsey, Chase, Lacey, Toni, Austin, & Randall. She adored all of her grandchildren but only Austin lived with her from the time he was born. She stayed home with him during his young years and returned to driving a school bus once he went to school. Judy & Austin’s love ran deep and fiercely they protected each other. Judy continued to drive for TPS up until this past February. Judy’s life was one full of heartbreak as a child and as an adult but she never complained. She hid her fears and heartache for the sake of her loved ones. She was always thankful for what she had. This past February when she was diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer she took it like a champ. Even then, she was not worried about herself but instead she worried about her loved ones. She was asked one day what her thoughts were when she got the diagnosis and she replied “Thankful it was her and not one of her children”. She fought a good fight with determination and toughness but in the end she was tired and just wanted to be home with her kids. She will be missed more than words can explain but the beautiful memories will last forever.Preceded in death by her husband Randall Jones, her parents Hershel & Mary Mathis, husband Tom Gugino and her beloved grandson Austin Edmondson.She is survived by her children Shawna Mattison & husband Keith, Tony Jones & Holly Jones. Her grandchildren, Ramsey Mattison & wife Christy, Chase Mattison, Lacey Mattison, Toni Jones, Randall Jones & Great Grandson Brantley Shawn Mattison. Her siblings, Lois Vaughn & Willard, Jack Mathis & Jo, Sue Lockridge & Jerry, Janelle Gallardo, Roger Mathis & Bonnie, numerous nieces and nephews, The Gugino children and Mark Waits.Services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel with Robert Grider officiating. Burial will follow the service at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens.Pallbearers will be Keith Mattison, Ramsey Mattison, Chase Mattison, Randall Jones, Mark Waits and Kenneth Raper. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bobby Taylor and Austin Edmondson 3/23/2016.
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