Evelyn Frances Jones

OREGON - Evelyn Frances “Frankie” Jones, age 88, of Oregon, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026. She was born on August 30, 1937, in Brent, Ala., the daughter of William and Evelyn (Pearson) Young.

She met the love of her life, Eldon Phillip Jones, while he was in the service, and they later married on April 18, 1959, in Prattville, Ala. From that day forward, the two were inseparable.

Evelyn spent many years working as a school crossing guard. She enjoyed sewing, refinishing furniture, gardening, traveling, cheering on the Packers and spending time with her family. She had a knack for finding treasures at garage sales and antique shops. Evelyn was known for her warm and welcoming nature. She opened her home to anyone in need and cared deeply for her loved ones and her dogs.

Family meant everything to Evelyn. She and Eldon shared a lifelong bond, doing nearly everything together until his passing. She remained proud of her Alabama roots and often traveled South to visit family. Evelyn’s kindness, generosity, and loving spirit left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her. Everyone who knew Evelyn loved her.

Evelyn is survived by her daughters, Terri (Tom) Carow, Brenda (Dan) Linley and Patricia “Patti" (Russell) Quandt; seven granddaughters, Annie (Chris) Davis, Erika (Vinny) Waltz, Amber (Brenda) Patino-Linley, Kayla (Charlie) Soule, Liz Sass, Mary (Ted Floros) Quandt and Emily Quandt; two grandsons, Paul (Heather) Carow and Joey Carow; eight great-grandchildren, Morgan and Savannah Davis, Jordyn Carow, Lexie Carow, Levi Jarvis, Christian Sprunk, Isla Patino- Linley, Skylar Soule and George Quandt-Floros; brothers-in-law, David Jones, Dale (Carol) Jones, Gary Jones and Marvin (Kathy) Jones; sisters-in-law, Shirley Jones, Betty (Steve) Jicinsky and Kathy (Greg) Statz; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Evelyn and William; husband, Eldon; sister, Virgina (Ray) Fischer; brothers-in-law, Willie Jones, Harold (Barbara) Jones, Bob (Della) Jones and Ronald Jones; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Jones, Mary Ann Burke and Frannie Jones; and father and mother-in-law, William and Alice Jones.

A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1150 Park St., Oregon, at 12 noon on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday.
 

Family would like to thank all the staff at the BeeHive Homes and Agrace HospiceCare as well as her special caregiver, Emmi. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
1150 Park St.
(608) 835-3515