08/26/2026
Angelina “Angie” Jones, 87 years old, of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on August 21st, 2026.
Angie was born on September 16, 1938, in Krebs, Oklahoma, to Danato “Dan” and Angella (Sellars) Rich. Her father Dan, of Castiglione di Carovilli, Italy immigrated from Naples, Italy to New York City, New York on the Regina D’Italia. After his arrival to America, he met and married Angella Sellars where they eventually relocated to Krebs, Oklahoma, and in 1938 they had Angie. As a young child, she attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Krebs until the 8th grade. She then went on to graduate high school from St. John’s Catholic School in McAlester.
After high school, she started working for Isle of Capri and Giacomo’s. She eventually began working in the administration office as a switchboard operator for St Mary's Hospital in McAlester for a few years. Once she was married, she soon began her most important job in life, staying at home and raising her five children. Once her children had grown up, she became a certified nursing assistant. She was also a housekeeper for Robbers Cave State Park until she retired in 2000 to return to one of her most cherished roles, taking care of her grandson, Ethan.
Angie met the love of her life, Ronnie Jones in 1964 while cruising Main Street in McAlester. Three years later, on May 10, 1967, they got married and shared 59 wonderful years together. They were also blessed with five children. All the kids and their activities definitely kept her busy, but she never missed a game or event. Angie’s love extended far beyond her family, as she would always welcome everyone into her home, treating her children’s friends like her own.
Angie is survived by her husband of 59 years, Ronnie Jones; children, son Danny and Inga Jones, daughter Sandra and John Robertson, son Deno and Lauren Jones, son Nicholas and Tina Jones, and daughter Kristina and Jared Hood; Grandchildren, Skyler Van Doren, Ethan and Kristy Roberston, Kynli Jones, Dylan Lisle, Elyse Hood, Preslie Pigg, Emery Hood, and Kooper Jones; and great-grandchildren Sophie Robertson and Danny Van Doren. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends she considered family.
Angie is preceded in death by her parents, Dan and Angella Rich, and her siblings Dominic Rich, Virgil Rich, Nick Rich, Louie Rich, and Marie Barton.
Angie lived a life as a devoted servant to her faith and family. She was a proud member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Her family had no stronger protector and supporter, and her legacy will continue to live on through them. The mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother she was, will always be the most rewarding accomplishment of her life.
A Rosary will be recited and led by Deacon Mickey Bradley followed by a Celebration of Life service beginning at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, August 27, 2026 at the Jones-Harkins Funeral Home Chapel in Wilburton, Oklahoma.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 28, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wilburton, Oklahoma celebrated by Reverend Bryan Ketterer. The burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will Danny Jones, Deno Jones, Nicholas Jones, Jared Hood, Ethan Robertson, and Kooper Jones.