Danielle Denise Jones' Obituary
Danielle Denise Jones, 25, of Tyler, received her angel wings on May 30, 2015, when God reached down and picked His most precious flower in His garden to take home with Him. She loved the Lord and her favorite scripture was Psalms 46:5. She left us with these words “I think the hardest part of losing someone isn’t having to say goodbye, but rather learning to live without them. Always trying to fill the void, the emptiness that’s left inside your heart when they go”. She was loved by many and she loved back with all she had to offer. Her smile and eyes brightened any room. A beautiful flower carried to Heaven.
She was born on September 3, 1989 in Longview, TX, graduated from Hallsville High School in 2008, and received her degree in Behavioral Science, cum laude, from Mid-America Christian University in 2012. While attending college there, she received the Champion of Character Award.
She was employed by Smith County CPS as a case worker and loved children. During her service with CPS she received an award for her outstanding performance and dedication to the children and families of Smith County. She received another for her dedication, commitment and work ethic. She was committed to loving and helping others.
Danielle was preceded in death by her grandfathers, George E. Wheeler, Dan Jones, and Great Aunt Dorothy Vann.
Those left to cherish her memory are her mom and step father, Faye and Joe Wardlaw of Longview, TX; father Bryan Jones of Austin, TX; sister Georgie Wardlaw of Longview, TX, sister and brother-in-law Jody and Josh Golemon of Monterey, CA; brothers Dalton Jones of Austin, TX, and Will Wardlaw of Valdez, Alaska; Aunts and Uncles Tammy and Doug Kegarise of Gladewater, TX, Shirley and Joe Smith of Gladewater, TX, Barbara and Randall Dukes of Brownsburg, Indiana, Stephanie and Kevin Daugherty of Leander, TX; grandmothers Judy Ann Wheeler of Kilgore, TX and Jan Weir of South Bend, Indiana; many nephews , nieces, cousins and friends.
A Celebration of Danielle’s life will be held at 2 PM Saturday, June 6, 2015, at Living Word Church, 1267 FM 1252, in Kilgore with burial following at Kilgore City Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6-8 PM at the funeral home.
The family request that memorial donations be made in Danielle’s honor at www.gofundme.com/w47a6k. Funds donated will be used for a scholarship fund being established in Danielle’s honor and for some of her favorite charities and causes helping those in need, especially children.
A memorial guestbook may be signed online at www.raderfh.com.
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