DODGE CITY-Viola Jones (Ward) passed away on May 25, 2018 at Sun Porch. She is survived by her husband, Roger, daughters Thea and Serena, sisters Glenice and Marilynn, four grandchildren, Morgan, Axaviar, Christopher, and Zarrina. She also numerous nieces and nephews who were near to her heart. She had fought a long fight with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion and Viola Elizabeth (Beth) Ward, and her brother, Marion Irtis

Viola was born July 30, 1946 in Dodge City, KS. Vi graduated from Ford High school in 1964, and married Roger Jones August 23 of that year. They moved to Emporia, KS, where Roger graduated from business school, and Vi graduated from nursing school. She worked at Spangles while at Emporia. After graduation, Roger served in the Navy, and they moved where his job took them. After supply Corps school in Athens, Georgia and learning the ropes from the Warrant Officers, she went on to Chelsea MA as part of the USS O'Callahan family and had daughter Thea. From there she drove with Thea to San Diego Ca, and settled in El Cajon for two years while Roger was on the ship. After San Diego the family was transferred to Brunswick Ga. Vi went to work for NOAA while Roger served as asst .Supply Officer at the base.

In 1972, they moved back to Kansas, where Roger took up the family occupation of farming, and Vi she had daughter Serena. She then worked at Southwestern Bell for 10 years, and First National Bank for 10 years. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for several years doing numerous charitable activities. Viola also enjoyed traveling with her husband, and the two went many places, often accompanied by very dear friends and family members. She never turned down a good game of Skip-Bo and has trained all of her grandchildren in the nuances of the game. Vi will be greatly missed by her family, of whom she took wonderful care.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 10:00 am at Ziegler Funeral Chapel in Dodge City with Jim and Lydia Ames officiating. Burial will follow in the Ford Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Wednesday at Ziegler Funeral Chapel.