Una Irene Petty Jones 94, of Austin, TX went home to be with the Lord on September 30, 2024.

Una was born in Marquez, TX on November 23, 1929, to Finis Eric Petty and Vesta Fail Petty. She grew up on the family farm in the Long Hollow community, where they raised their own food and cooked it on a wood burning stove and did homework by the light of coal oil lamps. At the age of twelve, the family moved to the big city of Marquez. She graduated as valedictorian in 1947 from Marquez High School, where she played on the volleyball team and the softball team and won several softball tournaments as the starting pitcher. Una received a bachelor's degree from Sam Houston State University in 1951.

Una met the love of her life, Melvin Quinlin Jones while visiting home from college. A mutual love of athletics and dancing brought them to the altar on December 15, 1950. They were wed in Una's home in Marquez TX.

Una and Mel moved to Augusta Georgia during Mel's service in the army where their first child, Mike, was born.

After Mel's discharge they moved back to Texas for Mel to complete his degree, and Gloria and Carolyn were added to the family.

Soon after graduation, Una and Mel moved to Pasadena TX where Shirley and Mark were born. Una kept busy with 5 children and pursuing a teaching certificate in math.

She began teaching kindergarten in 1961. She also taught first grade and 7th grade math. She loved her students, and they loved her.

She retired to pursue her passion for tennis, and it paid off. Una and her partner Shirley Nathan were ranked #1 in Womens 55 Doubles for the state of Texas. She was also named Houston Ladies Tennis Association Lady of the Year.

Una and Mel retired to Georgetown TX in 1990 where they worshiped at First Baptist and Crestview Baptist Churches. They loved playing tennis and won many tournaments. They were also members of the Georgetown Natural History Club which sponsored many birding trips, the Round Rock Tennis Association and several square dance clubs. They were avid genealogists and researched their family roots doggedly. They pursued all these interests in their many RV trips around the country. Una was an active member of Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Daughters of the American Revolution, the Daughters of 1812 and the Georgetown Study Club. She was a voracious reader and was particularly pleased to have collected all the Agatha Christie books.

Una was predeceased by her beloved husband of 68 years, Melvin Quinlin Jones.

She is survived by their five children and their families.

Son Michael Jones and his family: Paula Jones, Matt Jones, Summer Jones, Michelle Jones Leal, Stacy Jones, Tony Jones, Davida Watkins, James Conlee, Tara Conlee, Paisley Jones, Gunner Jones, Riann Jones, Bryce Leal, Kinnley Leal and Olivia Conlee.

Daughter Gloria Jones and her family: Crystal Bott McKeon, Chris McKeon, Shaun Bott, Allision McKeon, Annabelle McKeon and Sofia Bott.

Daughter Carolyn Jones Kerr and her family: Jim Kerr and Christina Kerr.

Daughter Shirley Jones Tomlinson and her family: Steve Tomlinson, Valerie Tomlinson, Diane Tomlinson Goodman, Eric Goodman, Cheyenne Collins, Madelyn Collins and Jackson Goodman.

Son Mark Jones and his family: Lisa Jones, Philip Jones, Ann Evans, Bethany Jones Kronberg, Victor Kronberg, Lindsey Jones, Barrett Jones and Evan Kronberg.

There are also many beloved cousins, nephews and nieces.

Una smiled and laughed easily and loved her family fiercely and unconditionally. We love you. Until we meet again.

A time of visitation will be held from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 14, 2024 in The Chapel of Ramsey Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 11:00. The family invites you to join them for a reception following the service in The Reception Hall of Ramsey Funeral Home.

For those unable to attend, please select the link below to access the live stream the family has provided, in partnership with Ramsey Funeral Home. In Memory of Una Irene Petty Jones

Mrs. Jones will be laid to rest, by her husband, Melvin Jones, at 3:30 p.m. at the Marquez Cemetery, in Marquez, TX.