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Sylvia Carol Jones

May 5, 1940 — October 2, 2015

Sylvia Carol Jones “Butch” 75 of Loves Park, took the Lord’s hand on October 2, 2015 at 8:20am to join her husband for a long awaited dance in heaven. Born in Rockford on May 5, 1940 to Stephen and Sylvia Minett. The second to the youngest of six. Married Dock Jones on October 27, 1962, She was a homemaker all of her life. She loved cooking big meals in her younger years for family and friends and having them in for special occasions. She was as you say, a jack of all trades. Carpenter, partner, friend, nurse, caregiver, sister, teacher and a wonderful mother to all three of us kids. She was always quick with a comeback and almost always had the last word. The biggest joy in her life was her family, especially her grandchildren. She was truly a selfless woman. Always putting her needs last. Mom and dad opened their home to family over the years to help out. She cared and nursed backed to health, her father from a stroke and cared for her mother-in-law at her home. She has left a huge hole in the hearts of all the people who loved her. Mom, you di an awesome job!!! And we will always love and miss you.
She leaves behind a son, Tom (Jan) Honeycutt. Two daughters, Brenda Honeycutt (Dave Edmond) and Brenda Schweigart. Special sister, Katie Johnson. Brother, Ronald Minett. Two special granddaughters, Katie and Abby Honeycutt. Numerous other grandchildren and great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband Dock, parents, and two brothers, Donald and Francis Minett, Sister Ruby Hose. Granddaughter Jenny Monzack. We would like to give a special thank you to Hospice Care of America. Korin, Tanisha, Andrea and Sarah for all you did for mom. A special thank you to Nillie from St. Anne’s for being so wonderful to our family.
Funeral service to be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home Mulford Chapel 1860 S. Mulford Road at 12pm Wednesday October 7 with visitation from 11am until service timeWednesday. A memorial luncheon will follow at Marciano’s. Memorial donation may be made to the family. Express online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

11:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory - Mulford Chapel

1860 South Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61108

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Funeral Service

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory - Mulford Chapel

1860 South Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61108

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Burial

Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery

6202 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108

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