Patricia A. Jones

Boonville - Patricia Ann Jones, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY. Pat was born in Ilion, NY on August 27, 1947, the daughter of Dorothy and Robert Phoenix Runge.

After graduating from Ilion High School in 1965, Pat headed to Ithaca College for her Bachelor's degree in Education. It was there that she met Robert Jones, whom she wed May 1, 1971, at St Augustine's Church in Ilion.

Pat spent her career at South Lewis Central School as a Speech Therapist. In her time there, she proudly worked with many in Lewis County and surrounding areas, helping multiple generations of students and families. While attending Syracuse University for her Master’s in Education, Pat also worked as a mentor for newer teachers and enjoyed showing them the ropes. Pat loved being a Speech Therapist, so much so she had a personalized license plate "Thpeech.”

Pat enjoyed creating, sewing, cooking, and painting. She found joy with her most recent focus, embroidery for loved ones to commemorate special events. A long-time resident of Belle-Iles Place in Boonville, Pat treasured her home on the dead-end street and enjoyed the closeness of her neighbors. Pat loved all animals and spent little of her life without a cat. She especially had a soft spot for black cats. She built long lasting friendships. From planning Ilion High School reunions and meetups with the "Golden Bomber Girls" to the Lunch Bunch, Pat loved her friends. She was honest, and quick witted; her door was always open for a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and a chat.

She is survived by her husband Robert Jones, children Lindsay (Andrew) Hausman of Trumansburg, NY, and Sydney Jones of Wells River, VT, as well as her sister Melissa (Judd) Worden of East Berne, NY. She has three grand cats and one grand dog. Pat would often remark, "my grands have fur."

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation hours on Friday, February 16, 2024, from 2-4 P.M. at Trainor Funeral Home, 143 Schuyler St. Boonville, where a service will be held, during the visitation hours, at 3:00 P.M.

Donations in her memory can be made to the Lewis County Humane Society, P.O. Box #682, Lowville, New York 13367.