Lela M. 'Peg' Jones, 86

MILLSBORO - Lela M. "Peg" Jones of Millsboro died peacefully Friday, Nov. 17, 2006, in the comfort of her home. She was 86.

Mrs. Jones was born Nov. 22, 1919, in Delmar, Md., daughter of the late John and Hattie Penuel.

For many years, she worked beside her loving husband in their general store. They shared many interests, including gardening, traveling, reading and their church. She enjoyed cooking and doing crossword puzzles.

Mrs. Jones was a member of Carey's United Methodist Church, where she was church historian, pianist and an active member of the choir and United Methodist Women.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, William "Oliver" Jones; a son-in-law, Pete Dukes; four sisters, Amy Phillips, Irene Benson, Margaret Neal and Ruth Hastings; and two brothers, Hugh Penuel and William Penuel.

She is survived by a daughter, Linda A. Dukes of Millsboro; two grandchildren, Stephany D. Gerber, and her husband, Austin, of Linwood, N.J., and Douglas A. Dukes of Millsboro; two sisters, Catherine Ward and Eva Evans; and a brother, Amos Penuel.

Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in Hannigan, Short and Disharoon Funeral Home, 700 West St., Laurel, where friends may call one hour earlier.

Burial will be in Carey's Cemetery, Millsboro.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Lions Eye Bank of Delaware Valley, 401 N. 3rd St., Suite 305, Philadelphia, PA 19123-4101.