A graveside service for Ruth Cordelia Jones, 87, of Karnack, Texas, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Forest Park Cemetery East in Shreveport, Louisiana. There will be a memorial service held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at the Church of Uncertain. A visitation will be held during normal business hours on Monday, July 17, 2023, at Downs Funeral Home

Ruth was born on January 25, 1936, in Winnfield, Louisiana to Vernon Keen and Henrietta Smith Keen and passed away on July 12, 2023, in Marshall, Texas.

She married Cecil Jones in 1989, in Karnack, Texas and the two remained married until his passing. She loved gardening which included tending to her flowers. She loved the outdoors and spending time at the Lake. She was involved and loved by all of her friends there. She was a big part of the Church of Uncertain and enjoyed helping with providing meals for the seniors. She always made sure their needs were met. She enjoyed working with her husband at their store, The Lighthouse, in Uncertain, Texas. Most importantly, she loved her family very much. She was a beautiful person and was loved by all.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Henrietta Keen; two sons, Bruce Cason and Edward Cason; four brothers, Gene Keen and spouse, Florene, J.J. Keen, Roy Keen and Jerry Keen; and brother-in-law, Bobby Guy.

She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Ann Cason; sisters, Ann Guy and June Griffin and spouse David; sister-in-law's, Jean Keen and Betty Keen; granddaughter, Nicole Ramirez; great grandchildren, Cypress Darling, Aspen Darling and Noble Darling along with numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends.