Paula Joan Moore Jones, 55, of Reserve, passed away at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, February 22, 2015.
She and her twin sister Peggy were born March 13, 1959, at Hiawatha, to Raymond and Monica White Moore.
Paula attended the Hiawatha schools and graduated from Hiawatha High School with the class of 1977.  She loved spending time with her family, friends, and doing special things with each of her children and grandchildren.  She also loved to tend to her garden and canning the produce she grew.
She had worked in the Brown County Appraiser’s Office for twenty-five years, and was County Appraiser for the last six years.  She was an active member of Zenith Chapter #184, Order of Eastern Star.
She married Vurn M. Jones, January 14, 1978.  He survives at the home.  She is also survived by four daughters:  Jaime (Jeremy) Arnesen, Jackie (Brandon) Ruch, all of Reserve, Robin (Courtney) Adamson of Omaha, NE, Marta (Robert) Phroper of Burchard, NE; eight grandchildren and a foster grandchild:  Twins:  Liam & Laila Jones, Cameron Jones, Lexys & Zander Ruch, Ace Adamson, and Zeus and Dane Phroper.  She is also survived by four sisters:  Pat Sinning of Hiawatha, Debbie Gilliam of Topeka, Marcia (Roger) Madere of Horton, Peggy (Rocky) Dialing of Huggins, MO; brother Stephen Moore of Hiawatha; father and mother in law Thurman and Grace Miller of Reserve
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers: David and Danny Moore; a sister Kathy Moore, and a grandson Carson James Adamson.
A Celebration of Paula’s life is planned for 10 a.m. Saturday, February 28, at First United Methodist Church of Hiawatha.  Reverend Randy Quinn will officiate, assisted by Pastor Rich Lehmkuhl.  Interment will follow at Corneilson Cemetery, east of Reserve.
Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha after 10 a.m. Friday where the family will meet with friends from 6 until 8 that evening.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Paula Jones Memorial Fund which may be sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St.,   66434.
A special message may be sent to the family at www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com