Joni Gail Hall

Joni Gail Hall, 52, of Jonesboro, left this world on December 31, 2009, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House and began her new adventure.

Born in Wenatchee, Washington, Joni lived most of her life in Jonesboro and was a graduate of Jonesboro High School. She retired last spring after 28 years with the Arkansas State University Procurement Office. She loved fishing and was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her step mother, Katherine Thomas, and a brother, Ronnie Thomas.

Survivors include her father, Jim Thomas of Batesville;

Her mother and step father, Wanda and Bob Ruff of Jonesboro;

3 brothers and sisters-in-law: J.R. (Rick) and Mitzi Thomas of Jonesboro, Scott and Kelli Ruff of Trumann and Greg Ruff of Little Rock;

1 sister and brother-in-law: Debbie and Bill Knotts of Cummings, Georgia; and

Her close companion, Jerry Darr of Jonesboro.

Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 11:00 at Emerson Memorial Chapel with Pastor Ken Winningham officiating. Private burial will be in Nettleton Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Saturday morning from 10-11 prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that consideration be given to the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, SBRMC Development Office, 400 East Street, Jonesboro, AR 72401.