Obituary of Susan Kay Jones

Susan K. Jones, 72, of Ashburn, VA, passed away surrounded by her loving family at INOVA Loudoun Hospital in Leesburg, VA. Susan was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is survived by her brother, Robert David Jones of West Palm Beach, FL, (his wife Pamela), her niece, Alissa Jones of Atlanta, GA, nephews Benjamin Jones, of West Palm Beach, FL, and Adam Jones of N. Palm Beach, FL, (his wife Chrystal and daughter Peyton Monroe Jones, and her sister, Helen Jones Skillman of Ashburn, VA. Susan grew up in Sheridan, WY, and attended Sheridan High School before moving to Mt. Rainer, MD, where she attended Northwestern Senior High School in Hyattsville, MD, and graduated in 1968. She attended the University of Maryland for almost three years. Susan later moved to Virginia and went to work for Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation in Dranesville, VA, as a pipeliner. She transferred to Columbia’s Corporate Office in Charleston, WV, with the Gas Control Dept. as a Gas Controller. She moved back to VA and retired as District Superintendent for locations in VA, MD, and WV. Susan loved working for this company and developed many long-lasting friendships during her 26 years of service. After she retired, she was re-hired as a contractor with Columbia Gas. Susan donated her time as a volunteer for Good Shepherd Lutheran Church’s Food Program, which provides food for children in need at Dranesville Elementary School in Herndon, VA. This program ensures that needy children are fed throughout the school year each weekend. Susan was an avid fan of the Maryland Terrapin’s football and basketball teams. She loved to travel to Florida, Hilton Head, and Myrtle Beach, SC. Susan loved life and was always grateful for any adventure in which she could participate. Susan’s memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at 3 pm at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1133 Reston Ave., Herndon, VA, 20170. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Preschool at the above address.