Jody Croley Jones

Jody Croley Jones died on October 9, 2024 due to breast cancer. A gentle, generous person, Jody was born in Columbus on September 6, 1955, but grew up in Worthington, Ohio. She graduated from Worthington High, getting a Bachelors in Marketing from The Ohio State University and proceeded to explore her horizons working as a writer, professional photographer and professional Libertarian Campaign Manager, traveling throughout the USA, living in Illinois, California, Colorado and Washington DC in the process. Moving home to Worthington, she switched gears and earned a Masters in Architecture from OSU and worked about 20 years in the field. She then switched gears again, working as a computer programmer in the front lines of Web Development and ending her professional life as a Database Interface Program Developer. During this time, she also served her hometown Village of Riverlea both as a Web Manager and on the Planning Commission for over 20 years. She also developed and maintained the website of her beloved Worthington United Methodist Church for about 15 years. Jody also managed, during this time, to give birth to two of the most exquisite people to walk this earth, Melonia and Jessica (Jecy). She then found a best friend, soulmate and husband in Michael Jones. Together they, along with Melonia and Jecy spent many happy years growing their families, traveling and loving life. Jody also loved the arts, and participated in supporting ProMusica, BalletMet, CatCo and numerous individual artists. Also active in her church, Jody participated on committees, in missionary work and Bible study. Preceded in death by her Father, Thomas E. Croley, Mother, Violette P. Croley and brother, Richard B. Croley; Jody is survived by her husband Mike, daughters Melonia (Nate DeMars), Jecy (Jesse Weber) (The two best sons-in-laws a Mother could have), brother Thomas (Carolyn) and many, many important and precious friends. Jody would prefer that no one waste money on flowers for her now. Instead, if so inclined, please donate to one of the following in her name: The Worthington United Methodist Church, ProMusica, UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) or the Worthington Resource Pantry. Thank you.

Jody Croley Jones

September 6, 1955 - October 9, 2024