Ida Jean Jones, 75 of Valparaiso, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025. She was born on December 19, 1949 in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of Houston and Rosie Lee (Denton) King. A graduate from Geeter High School in Memphis, Ida Jean attended Jones Commercial Business School. She worked in administration for the State of Illinois, as a daycare provider with Angel Haven’s Day Care, and a secretary for Union Community Church UCC. Ida Jean was a founding member of Union Community Church United Church of Christ, Valparaiso and was a co-founder of Southshore Unemployment Union and Green Thumb Urban Gardening in Chicago, IL. She was a master gardener and herbalist. Ida loved to sing and was a member of the church choir.
On August 16, 1980, Ida Jean married Rev. Gregory A. Jones who survives along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Houston King, Jr., and sister, Dorothy Jean Glover.
A Visitation will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025 from 10:00-11:00 AM at Moeller Funeral Home 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso, with a Funeral Service beginning at 11:00 AM. Cremation will follow at Angelcrest Crematory, Valparaiso. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Union Community Church United Church of Christ Restoration Project or the James L. Kingsland Cultural Hub ECHO Gatherings.
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What a wonderful neighbor for the last 35 years. Soft spoken but so kind. She diligently worked in that garden and prompted me to do the same in mine. I will miss her and give my condolences to her husband, her larger family members, her neighbors, church members, and friends. Peace and blessings and strength to those left behind. -Elizabeth Gingerich
Another 1st Cousin gone! My deepest condolences to the Jones family as well as to the Denton families. (All of my 1st, 2nd and on down the line....) My name is Margaret Clayton (Burton) Willie Mae Burton was Aunties' oldest sister. I'm the youngest daughter of 6 mom had. Also I have left is memories. Thank God, good memories. Again so sorry. Prayers for the family. -Margaret Clayton (Burton)
Greg, my condolences, prayers and Love is with you at this time. May the Lord give Us strength during this time and in the days to come. God bless Us All. -Robert Glover Jr.
My condolences to the family's members May you sense God loving hand and be comforted. But my (God)shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19KJV -Geneva Hayes Moore
I will always cherish the sweet memories during our high school days!!! -Ella Cox Arnold
My deepest condolences to the family of Ida Jean Jones. I shall forever cherish the memories of my beloved friend and former classmate at Geeter in Memphis Tennessee. Ida was such an amazing, compassionate and sweet Soul. After reading her brief biography I can see she lived an amazing and remarkable life with her husband, church family and community. In other words she lived up to her name. In essence, Ida is a strong name with roots in diligent work, nature, and spiritual reverence. God has called her home from labor to reward. Happy Heavenly Birthday Ida! Lift your voice and sing in the Heavenly Choir. -Yvonne White-Williams
My condolences to the family. Ida was a sweet person and I enjoyed her as a classmate and most of all a friend. May you find comfort in your memories of her. -Mamie L Nicholson
