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Conway.....Mrs. Elizabeth Ambrose Lib Jones, age 91, loving wife of the late Barry P. Jones, went home to be with her Lord on December 21, 2007. Mrs. Jones was a daughter of the late Henry Wilson and Maude Law Ambrose. She was born and raised in Conway, SC. She graduated from Columbia College in 1937, taught school for a few years in Chesterfield, and did secretarial work in Charleston, SC. Her last job before retirement was Administrative Assistant for Trinity United Methodist Church, where she was happily employed for 15 years. Her life centered around her family and her church. She taught Sunday School classes, was a long-time member of the Chancel Choir, a member of the UMW, and the Care-Givers Committee. She hosted an early morning sharing group in her home every Tuesday and Thursday morning for over 15 years. Her rose and flower gardens delighted passers by for many years, and her home-made bread was legendary. She loved taking roses and loaves of home-made bread to shut-ins. As a self-taught seamstress, she sewed many an outfit for her three daughters during their growing up years. Her love of reading and books led her to become a member of the Literacy Council and through the years, she was instrumental in helping many people learn to read. She saw God in nature, and loved putting up bluebird houses and watching the fledgling birds leave the nest. She knew the names of many butterflies and birds, and even had an article on bluebirds published called "Kiss the Joy." Because of her love of nature, she was the featured speaker at several Garden Club meetings. Watching her three grandsons play golf was a joy for her, as well as cheering for the South Carolina Gamecocks football team. She devoured the newspaper for any news of her beloved Gamecocks. Since she was the last living relative on either side of the family, many nieces and nephews took the time to stop by to see her. Her memory was sharp and clear, and she enjoyed sharing her remembrances of incidents of their parents' growing up days. As a grandmother, she was wonderful. She loved to take the grandchildren to Brookgreen Gardens. A favorite memory of the grandchildren was lying on blankets in the yard with Maa Maa to see the "full of the moon". She ordered butterfly kits and let the grandchildren watch the butterflies emerge from their cocoons. She loved seeing things through children's eyes. She didn't mind sharing silly stories of things she had done, and could laugh at herself. Though she had several health limitations in her latter years, she kept her spirits up with very little complaining; and her faith was strong until the end. She looked for each day's golden moments. She is survived by her daughters Sherri Rivers, and her husband Lang, of Augusta, GA; Barry N. Jones, and his wife Jenny, of Greensboro, NC; Anne Roof, and her husband Doug, of Conway, SC, and Sue Hayes, and her husband Larry, of Roswell, GA. In addition, she is survived by 9 grandchildren, 3 greatgranddaughters, and her special Maltese, Sugar. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 22, 2007 at First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Mac Kinnett and the Rev. Doug Bowling officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Conway. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:30 PM Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to First United Methodist Church, Chancel Choir Fund or Hut Bible Class Fund, 1001 5th Avenue, Conway, SC 29526. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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Elizabeth Jones

December 21, 2007