Edith M. (White) Jones, 89, of Newton died on Sunday, Sept. 30, at Skiff Medical Center in Newton under the care of Skiff Hospice.

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 5, at the Metz Community Church, 3253 W. 62nd St. S. in Newton, officiated by Pastor Dave Rex. Following the service will be a luncheon at the church and burial will follow at the Hazelwood Cemetery, 120 First Ave. W., in Grinnell. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice of Jasper County would be appreciated.

Edith (Edie) was born Sept. 18, 1923, in Ira, Iowa. She was the daughter of Ada and Joseph White. She married Ernest Jones in 1972 and they operated the Singer store in Newton for many years. She also worked at Spurgeons, Montgomery Ward and Helma Coles. She was a talented seamstress and her family cherished all the special gifts she made for them.