Margaret (Sanders) Jones, 82, of Madisonville, Ky., and formerly of Linton, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007 in Madisonville with her family present.

She was born Jan. 28, 1925, in Mitchell, the daughter of Loyd H. and Ada (Coyle) Sanders.

She was a member of the Madisonville First Christian Church, a lifetime member of the National Thespian Society, a member of Psi Iota Xi & Que Vives of Linton, and Beta Sigma Phi of Madisonville, Ky.

Survivors include two daughters, Diane Jones (Bob) Thrasher of Bloomington and Cheri Jones (Phil) Page of Madisonville, Ky.; a son, Tim Jones of Linton; seven grand-daughters; a grandson; and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Jones, a brother, John C. Sanders, a sister, Jennie Rose Harden, and her parents.

Private graveside services will be conducted Monday at Fairview Cemetery in Linton with Nick Moore officiating.

Open visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home Linton Chapel.

In Margaret's memory, gifts can be sent to the Linton Public Library or the hospice of your choice through the funeral home at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home, 140 E. Vincennes St., Linton, Ind., 47441.

Online condolences can be made at www.welchcornett.com.