Celebrating a Life Well Lived

In Loving Memory

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Madie Frances Rodgers Jones born March 14, 1928 in Magnolia Springs, Texas. She passed peacefully from this world on January 21, 2026.

Though words can hardly capture the depth of our sorrow, we gather here to honor and remember a life filled with kindness, laughter, and love.

A Life of Meaning

Madie Jones touched the lives of all who knew her through her dedication to family, commitment to friends and her community. She left an indelible mark on the world. Madie was known for her generosity, sense of humor, and unwavering support for others. Throughout her life she was a member of many organizations and volunteered in countless others:

Westside Church of Christ, Cleveland, Texas

Past matron Cleveland Chapter #465, OES, 52 years

Honorary member of Cleveland Chamber of Commerce

Lifetime member Ambassador Group, Cleveland Historical Society

Chamber of Commerce Secretary of the Year 2002

City of Cleveland Senior of the Quarter, 2005

Cleveland Volunteer Fire Department, 50 years

Lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW

Cleveland Pilot Club, 27 years

Cleveland Regional Medical Center Volunteer, 15 years

Lifetime Member American Cancer Society

A Legacy Remembered

Madie Jones is survived by her nephew, Scott Hughes and wife, Cathy of Montgomery, TX, nieces, Teresa Noland of The Woodlands,TX, Debra Ipson and husband Don of Baton Rouge, LA, Penny Strobel and husband Rich of Cedarburg, WI, and Judy Hughes of Conroe, TX.

Great nephews:

Benjamin Hughes (Eunhee) of Seoul, Korea, Jeffrey Hughes (Maria) of Manhattan Beach, CA, Simeon Hughes (Melissa) of Pearland, TX, Andy Hughes (Jennifer) of Houston, TX, and Justin Noland (Gabrielle) of The Woodlands, Tx.

Great Nieces:

Amy Fedosky (Keane) of Rowlett, TX, Kari Young (Peter) of Houston, TX, Jodie Austin (Matt) of Highlands Ranch, CO, Rachael Lambert (David) of Baton Rouge, LA, Nicole Noland of The Woodlands, TX, Katie Gonring (Alex) of Burien, WA, Liz Shuerman (Mike) of Grafton, WI.

Great-Great Nieces and Nephews:

Kalila, Kamil, Jacob, Matthew, Aaron, Grace, Sophia, Ella, Leo, Seth, Gavin, Analise, Joshua, Jubilee, Shelby, Claire, Jack, Paul, Aiden, JJ, Aubrey, and Owen

She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Jimmie Jones, Jr., her parents F.A.(Frank) Rodgers and Ella Horn Rodgers, her sister, Mabel Rodgers Hughes, her brother, Jimmie L. Rodgers, and nephews Ben F. Hughes Jr., and Jimmie W. Hughes.

Service and Remembrance

A service to celebrate Madie Jones’s life will be held on January 28 at 10 AM with viewing preceding at 9:30 AM, at Pace Stancil Funeral Home in Cleveland, Texas. A graveside service at Magnolia Springs Cemetery in Magnolia Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 PM. All who knew and loved her are welcome to attend and share memories.