Carolyn M. Jones, 73, of Independence, Iowa, died Saturday morning, August 17, 2013, at the ABCM Rehab Center’s West Campus in Independence, Iowa

Carolyn was born on June 13, 1940, , in Vinton, Iowa the daughter of Leland A. and Mary N (Sellers) Schoonover. She received her education in the Garrison Schools and Independence Community Schools, and on September 17, 1955 she was married to Richard Hallett in Independence, Iowa. The couple owned and operated the Hallett DX and the Hallett & Sons Trucking Company in Brandon, Iowa. Richard later died on February 20, 1967. On May 24, 1969 she was married to Rex C. Jones at the United Methodist Church in Independence, IA. Carolyn was employed as a secretary with the Independence Community Schools, Bloom Manufacturing, and the Buchanan County Public Health Nurses prior to her retirement.

She is survived by eight children, Randy (Debi) Jones, Independence, IA, Karen (Shawn) Hoaglan, Independence, IA, Robyn (Fred) Brookhouser, New Mexico, Kevin Hallett, Independence, IA, Kathy (Craig) Finholt, Independence, IA, Rod Jones, Bonita Springs, FL, Rusty Jones, Yuba City, CA, Kendall Hallett, Madison, WI., Fifteen grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren, and a sister; Janice Ludwig, Bremerton, WA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands Richard Hallett and Rex Jones.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday August 20, 2013, at the Reiff Funeral Home & Crematory in Independence, IA, with Dr. David Larson, officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 8 PM. Monday, and from 9 Am till services Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Brandon Cemetery, Brandon, Iowa.