JONES, Florence C.

The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona Tuesday, June 20, 2006 Florence C. Jones, 82 years, of Prescott, Arizona, passed away on June 16, 2006. A Celebration of Florence C. Jones Life will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 22 at the Yavapai Prescott Indian Tribe, Gathering Hall, 530 Merritt, Prescott, Arizona with burial following at the tribal cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 21 at the Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, 303 S. Cortez, Prescott, Ariz. ------------------------------ The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Tuesday, June 20, 2006 Florence C. Jones, 82, died June 16, 2006, at her home in Prescott. She was born October 1, 1923, in Prescott. Florence was the daughter of Willie and Rosie (Kwail) Charles. Florence was a revered elder of the Yavapai Prescott Indian Tribe. She helped tribal leaders maintain the cultural and traditions of the tribe. She worked hard all her life even into her mid-seventies. Florence was a very quiet traditional Yavapai. She was a caring, protective and very proud mother of her sevenchildren that lived to adulthood. She enjoyed being with her animals, especially her cats. In her later years she enjoyed traveling. Florence is survived by daughters, Kathy (Javier Ramirez), Lenora (Terrance Manuel) Delores; sons, Ernie (Janet) and Isaac all of Prescott. She is also survived by eighteen grandchildren and twenty-seven great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughters, Lorraine, Diane and Loralyn and sons, Chester and Kenneth. A celebration of Florence's life will be 10 a.m. Thursday, June 22, at the Yavapai Prescott Gathering Hall, 530 Merritt, Prescott, with burial following at the tribal cemetery. Gathering of friends and visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, at the Arizona Ruffher Wakelin Funeral Home, 303 S. Cortez Street, Prescott, Ariz. Arizona Runner Wakelin Funeral Home is meeting the needs of the family. Information provided by survivors.