Dawn Renae Jones

Dawn Renae Jones, age 53, of Kendallville, Indiana passed away while surrounded by her family and friends on Thursday March 16, 2023 at 4:06 pm at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on September 4, 1969 the daughter of James and Ida (Yoder) Carley in Goshen, Indiana.

She is survived by three children, Alicia (David Kowalczyk) Jones of DeMotte, Indiana, Loren Jones of Kendallville, Indiana, and Nicholas Jones of Auburn, Indiana; her mother, Ida Carley of Middlebury, Indiana; and two siblings, Mitchell J. (Shelley) Carley of Columbia City, Indiana and Faith (Dave) Lemon, Ligonier, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her father, James Carley; along with a special and spoiled furbaby, Rudy

Dawn was employed at Crossroads RV for over 25 years and worked as a graphic detailer. She was not only a mom to her children, she was also their best friend. Dawn had strong maternal instincts and was a mother to many. She was a Christian not only in word, but in deed. Dawn was very loving, kind, compassionate, patient, and would give you the shirt off her back. Dawn also enjoyed gaming online and made friends all over the world doing so. She loved animals, reading, watching movies (She had quite the DVD collection), and music.

A funeral service will be held in Dawn’s honor at 10:30 am on Tuesday March 21, 2023 at Stone’s Hill Community Church, 151 W Stones Hill Road, Ligonier, IN 46767. Pastor Joey Nelson will officiate. Burial will follow at Sparta Cemetery in Kimmell, Indiana.

Family and friends will be received on Monday, March 20, 2023 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, Indiana 46767.

Memorial contributions in honor of Dawn may be directed to the Noble County Animal Shelter.