Hazel Jones

December 10, 1948 - December 28, 2020

Hazel Jones, 72, of Momence, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at Amita St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born December 10, 1948 in Brookside, Kentucky, the daughter of Ernest Shell and Olga Day. On July 2, 1965, she married Cordie Jones in Jonesville, Virginia. Hazel was compassionate about helping people in need by providing food and opening her home to them. She also enjoyed sudoku, puzzles, and always made a stranger feel welcomed with her warm smile and loving eyes. Most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren. Hazel was often mistaken as Kathy Bates due to the strong resemblance. Hazel retired as a mental health technician for the State of Illinois. Hazel is survived by her loving husband, Cordie; sons, Ron Jones of Momence and Jeff Jones of Bradley; daughters, Anissa (Jeff) Evans of Bradley and Sharon Jones of Kankakee; granddaughters, Carley Beard and Ashalie (Todd) Mann; great grandchildren, Paityn, Kamdyn, Bricyn, Cannyn, and Vivyan; siblings, Jimmy (Minnie) Brogan, Mary (Ray) Butler, Sam (Kaye) Brogan, Steve (Leeann) Brogan, Kathy (Dan) Cole, Faye Riggs, Brenda Reddington, Sheila (Roger) Tarter, and Lisa (Robert) Shell-Wells; as well as several nieces and nephews. She is proceeded in death by her parents; a sister, Debbie Shell; brothers, Donnie Brogan, Roger Shell, Steve (Mack) Shell. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Jensen Funeral Home from 10 am until the funeral service at noon with Rev. Randy Schweizer. Burial will follow on Monday, January 4, 2021 at 11 am in Kankakee Memorial Gardens. We ask that you please follow the state’s guidelines where masks/face coverings and distancing are concerned. On behalf of the family and the funeral home staff, we would like to thank you for your cooperation. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family. Hazel was truly loved and will be missed by many.