Shirley A. Jones

Shirley A. Warren Jones, 77, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at her residence.

Born on August 28, 1947 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Shirley was the daughter of the late Homer O. and Goldie M. White Warren.  Shirley graduated from Gallia Academy High School and was a member of Addison Freewill Baptist Church.

Shirley is survived by her children, Rhonda (Howard) Jaques of Gallipolis, Jeannie (Rick) Wills of Wellston, Ohio, Becky Dovenbarger (Rick Taylor) of Gallipolis, and Mark Dovenbarger  (Tracy Tedford) of Gallipolis; ten grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, family members, and friends.

In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her former husband, Ronnie Dovenbarger, who was the father of her four children; her fiancé, Richard “Rick” Elliott, with whom she spent twenty-seven years; brother, Garland Warren; and great granddaughter, Aurora Mollett.

The funeral service for Shirley will be held at 11:00 a.m.  on Wednesday, February  5, 2025 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Patterson officiating. Burial will follow in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens.  Friends and family may call on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Willis Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  Pallbearers will be Robbie and David Mollett, Shawn Reed,  Austin Dovenbarger, Shannon Elliott, Cody Glen, Cory Dovenbarger, Jessie Yates, Bethann Yates, Joey Dovenbarger, and Chad Cox.