Berna Jones

May 28, 1956 - November 14, 2021

visitation

Voss & Sons Funeral Service

316 North Chestnut Street

Seymour, IN 47274

Friday 11/19, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

service

Voss & Sons Funeral Service

316 North Chestnut Street

Seymour, IN 47274

Saturday 11/20, 1:00 pm

cemetery

Riverview Cemetery

1603 Shields Ave

Seymour, IN 47274

(812) 522-4400 |

Berna Jones of Seymour, Indiana passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on November 14, 2021 at Baptist Hospital Floyd in New Albany, Indiana after more than a year of complications due to COVID-19. She was born to the late Burnam and Dorothy Turner in 1956 in Jeffersonville, Indiana. She graduated from Tippecanoe High School in Tipp City, Ohio a year early in 1973 and married her husband Danny Jones in 1975 in Austin, Indiana.
While working and raising her family, Berna enrolled in courses and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in education from Indiana University Southeast in 1999. As a teacher, Berna taught for over 20 years before retiring in 2020 to care for her mother. In line with her strong faith, she believed in promoting acceptance and compassion for others and strived to educate her students on these qualities with lessons on Black history, the Holocaust, the plight of Native Americans, and animal testing.
Berna was an advocate to stop elder abuse, a champion for public education, and cared about the prevention of sudden infant death as well as supporting families affected by SIDS. She enjoyed spending time with family and dear friends, relaxing at the beach after combing for seashells, tending to her myriad of flowers and plants, and stirring up just a little bit of good trouble. Berna was the rock for her husband and girls. Her daughters were her top priority, and she supported them fiercely.
Berna is survived by her spouse, Danny Jones; daughters, Jamie Jones, Amy Jones, Sarah Jones, and Dee Cheng; niece, Rachael Turner; and many cousins, uncles, nieces, nephews, chosen family, and friends. She was preceded in death by her brother, Stephen Turner; daughter, Amanda Jones; grandmother Retta Smith; and parents, Burnam and Dorothy Turner.
Visitation for Berna will be held on Friday, November 19, from 4:00-8:00pm at Voss & Sons Funeral Service. The funeral service will be conducted Saturday, November 20 at 1:00pm with Pastor Matt Price. Family and friends may call from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service.
Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Seymour, Indiana. Family asks that memorials be made to the National Association to STOP Guardianship Abuse (NASGA), American SIDS Institute, The Al Katz Center, or a charity of one’s choice through the funeral home.

Voss & Sons Funeral Service

316 North Chestnut Street

Seymour, IN 47274

Map

Friday 11/19, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Voss & Sons Funeral Service

316 North Chestnut Street

Seymour, IN 47274

Map

Saturday 11/20, 1:00 pm

Riverview Cemetery

1603 Shields Ave

Seymour, IN 47274

(812) 522-4400 | Map

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Danny, Jamie, Amy, and Sarah- I am so sorry for your loss. Berna was such a bright light. I have many fond memories of her antics at soccer or basketball games and her uncanny ability to make those around her smile. While losing her is bound to cause tears, may your memories of her fill you with warmth and love and bring comfort during the holiday season and beyond. Much love and prayers to all of you.

Burna was like a second mother to me. She comforted me when my Dad passed. We many a weekend at their house as I was growing up and she and I had an understanding when I was a kid. She made what she wanted to make to eat and I would eat it even if I didn’t want to. As an adult I was blessed to be able to take my kids to spend time by the pool and hang out with Danny, Burna and Jamie. I was blessed to get the chance to form an adult friendship with Burna. That alone is priceless. We love each and everyone of you! The world will be a little less bright without her in it! Love you all so much and sending prayers and love! Kim, Chad, Alex and Jordin :heart:

Garden Accent- My Mother kept a garden... was purchased for the family of Berna Jones.

I agree! I cadet taught my senior year one semester with Berna, it was an absolute blast! I loved seeing the students that would usually be overlooked, written off, or left behind… flock to her. She had a way of getting through to the students you could tell didn’t trust or open up to many. She gave them a support they wouldn’t have otherwise. That always stuck with me. I never saw her give up on a kid, only fight harder for them. One of the few things I enjoyed about school senior year. I work with her daughter Jamie now, who I consider a dear friend. So many prayers for the family and anyone impacted by this loss, you as well Coach D!

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Berna and Danny have been my friends for almost 40 years. Our children grew up together. We shared good times, sad times, lots of fun times, and hey let's make up a reason to get together times. Jamie, Amy and Sarah are such special young ladies. I cherish each and every one of them. Berna and Danny were there for me at a time in my life when it seemed no one else was. I will never forget that. They are my family. My life is richer for knowing Berna. We had so many great times together. We laughed, argued, discussed things, and tried to solve the injustice in our world. God bless her for putting up with me and Danny. My life is better for knowing her. She made this world a much better place. I will miss you my beach buddy.

Oh my dear Berna, you are going to be missed so deeply. We went through such a similar experience at almost the same time and you helped me fiercely fight and not give up on what was right. Always knowing we could commiserate and end in so much laughter. You were a light in this world. You touched my life in a way no one else could understand and I will forever be grateful for that. Sending so many prayers to your loved ones. Chris Gray

I first met Berna when my husband coached basketball at the middle school. They became friends and often traded insults and jokes with each other. She later ended up having some of our children in class. She drove by my house everyday and would honk at my girls waiting on the bus. When my husband passed away due to Covid as well in April she stopped by to check on the girls and I and pay her respects because that’s who Berna was a kind caring person! She always tried to do her part and what was best for people. She will be missed greatly by many she was truly one of a kind! My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with all of her family she was so very proud of you all! With Love, The Maschino Family

Berna -Oh how you will be missed. My time in Seymour was made better everyday that I was able to laugh it up with you. The lives you touched were limitless and the difference you made was profound. Thank you for being my friend and for the kindness you always showed. Even though we didn't see each other a lot the last few years, I knew you were a phone call away for many-many laughs. Peace and strength be with your family. Rest easy dear friend. Love u. Beth DeVinney

My deepest condolences to the family of Berna Jones. I am sad to hear about her passing. I too am an Advocate against Elder Abuse and Financial Elder Abuse. I was hoping one day to meet Berna in person here in Los Angeles and other Advocates and find many more ways to strongly end this heinous act of Elderly Abuse. Bow that she's up in the beautiful heavens above, I know she will be watching down on all of us. Prayers for the repose soul of Berna. May perpetual light shine upon her and may she rest in peace.

I am so very sorry to hear about Berna's passing. I offer my deepest sympathy to Berna's husband Danny, their daughters, and all family members. I came to know Berna several years ago in her advocacy against guardianship abuse. Her passion for truth, justice and being a faith based person made her a bright light that shined throughout all the darkness in the world today. I will never forget all her help and her friendship. I know she will be forever missed by her family and friends.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.