Christine Jones, 72 of Hamilton City California was tragically taken from
us on January 30, 2022.
Chris was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area to Harold and
Millie Miller and was a fourth generation San Franciscan. Chris was
baptized on April 16, 1950 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, San
Francisco, California. She loved the game of baseball and the SF
Giants. She knew all of the players, their statistics, and their personal
history. Chris rarely missed a game!
She and her family moved to Orland California in 1964. Chris
graduated Orland High School in 1968 and attended Chico State
University, earning two BA degrees in Spanish and Social Welfare, as
well as an Elementary Teaching Credential. During her junior year of
college she studied at the University of Granada, Spain. During her
time in Spain she was able to travel about Europe, significantly
enhancing her knowledge; which her many students would later benefit
from. After graduation, she taught preschool at Hamilton City High
School. In 1976 she was offered a teaching position with Head Start,
where she taught for 8 years. In 1984 Chris accepted the position of
Health Coordinator for Glenn County Head Start where she continued
her work for children and families until she retired in 2014; where upon
she was inducted into The Glenn County Educators Hall of Fame. She
had also been recognized by The Glenn County Office of Education for
outstanding service 2002/03. As early as the 1st grade, Christine had
made the decision that she wanted to become a teacher. There have
been a great many children that benefited from her skills. She was
admired by co-workers and friends alike. Her love and dedication for
children continued through to her nieces Laura and Emily. Her great
nieces Abbigale, Ellese, Millie, Reagan, Ella and Kendall were also
flooded with the love of their Aunt Chris; who never forgot a holiday or
birthday. Chris so looked forward to the next time she could play, sing,
or dance with them.
Chris was extremely dedicated to her husband of almost forty-eight
years; standing by and supporting him, through the calm and the
storms of life. No small task to be a cop's wife. Chris was preceded in
death by her parents Millie and Harold Miller. She is survived by her
husband Larry Jones, brother-in-law Randy Jones (Anita), sister
Carolyn Stokes (Ken), nieces Laura Rath (Dakotah), Emily Lloyd
(Jerrod), great nieces Abbigale, Ellese, Millie, Reagan, Ella and Kendall.
She also leaves behind numerous cousins, aunts and friends.
There are no words that can adequately express how intensely this
amazing, caring, and loving woman will be missed. There are massive
holes in the hearts of those that loved her! A celebration of life will be
held on April 09, 2022 at 3pm, at the residence of Ken & Carolyn
Stokes, 23341 Flournoy Ave Corning, CA. Chris donated to several
charities. In lue of flowers, if you are so inclined, in her memory donate
to one of the following: Susan G. Komen, Paralyzed Veterans of
America, Doctors Without Borders, Make-A-Wish Foundation, National
WW-II Museum, or National Wildlife Federation.