Barbara Ann Jones, 87, of Muncie, passed away on March 17, 2026, at IU Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born in Connersville, Indiana, on August 3,1938. She married Raymond F. Jones on October 17, 1954, and he preceded her in death.

Barbara worked as a custodian for Ball State University in Muncie. She was a member of the Eagles #231.

She was most happy playing BINGO, her slot machines, and trips to Las Vegas. She loved reading a good romance – fantasy novel or anything Sci-Fi. Overall, was a simple woman who loved her time spent with her husband, Raymond and her loving family.

She is survived by her daughter, Sandra D. Jones; grandchildren, Tonia D. Piercy, James L. Mathis, Amanda C. Greenwell, and Melinda S. Jones; great-grandchildren, Breanna L. M. Eutsler, Caleb T. Mathis, Hannah G. Mathis, and Akeyla I. Jett; special friend, Mary Sue Aikman; and her beloved fur baby, Tootsie.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Burtis and Agnes O’ Bryant; husband, Raymond F. Jones; daughter, Deborah A. Mathis; sisters, Alberta Gausmann and Janice S. Spencer; granddaughter, Yvonne P. Hill; and her fur babies.

The family will receive visitors from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm, on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Garden View Funeral Home, 10501 N. State Rd 3, Muncie, IN 47303.

A service to celebrate Barbara‘s life will begin at 1:00 pm at the funeral home with Pastor Larry Avery officiating.

Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory in Muncie.