Judith Ann Jones Rev.

Rev. Judith Ann Jones, 54, died Thursday, August 7, 2008 in an automobile accident. Judy was the Director of Children's Ministry at Meadow Park Church of God, and loved spreading the word of God to His children. Judy was born in Akron, Ohio on August 16, 1953 to Marjorie A. Trees (Zeller) and the late John A. Marks. Survived by husband, David A. Jones; daughters, Anne and Lara; sons, Michael and Geoffrey; sisters Jan L. (Gary) Semon and Kate (Fred) Hutchison ; brother, John (JoAnne) Trees; sister-in-law, Susan Jones (Doug West); and brothers-in-law, Larry Jones and Barton (Ann) Jones; and many other relatives and friends. Judy was a licensed, ordained Minister of the Church of God. She had a Masters in Public Administration from The Ohio State University, a Masters in Sociology from Bowling Green University , and a Bachelor's of Arts from Bowling Green University . She graduated from Dublin High School in 1971. David and Judy were married on September 29, 1979 in Dublin, Ohio and have lived in Liberty Township (Quail Meadows) for the last 11 years. Judy had been Director of Children's Ministry at Meadow Park Church of God for the last 6 years, prior to that she taught as a substitute teacher in Olentangy and Union County Schools for 2 years and was Coordinator of Community Education for Olentangy Schools for 3 years after spending several years as a stay at home mom. Judy also worked at OCLC, the Mershon Center at Ohio State University, and the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan. Judy has touched the lives of hundreds of children, their families, her volunteers, and co-workers. She gave everyday joy and love to her children and husband and will be missed forever. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at Meadow Park Church of God, 2425 Bethel Rd., Columbus, OH 43235. Family and friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, August 11, 2008 at RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, 450 West Olentangy St.(Powell Rd./St. Rt. 750/ 1/4 mile east of Sawmill Pkwy.), Powell, OH 43065. Calling will also be from 9-10:30 a.m. service time at the church on Tuesday. Burial will follow the service at Dublin Cemetery. In lieu of flowers , donations may be made in Judy's memory to Meadow Park Church of God for Children's Ministry. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries