Connie S. Jones (Vollintine), 73

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Connie Sue Jones (Vollintine), 73, of Hillsboro, died on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, at Hillsboro Health.

Cremation rites were accorded. A celebration of life for family and friends will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Cress Hill Cemetery in Hillsboro, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband, Greg. Hough-Dean Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Mrs. Jones was born on Feb. 1, 1953, to Doris Vollintine and Glen Harrison “Harry” Vollintine. She graduated from Hillsboro High School with the class of 1971. She was formerly married to John Buscher. They remained friends. She later married Greg Jones on March 17, 1990, at First Baptist Church in Hillsboro, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 4, 2023.

She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She had a special love for animals, especially her dogs, Chauncey and Fang. Her happy place was her home on S.E. Street, where she enjoyed quiet days watching old westerns on television with her beloved dogs by her side.

Mrs. Jones is survived by her children, Aaron (wife Tiffany) Buscher of Conifer, CO, Kacey (husband Andy) Becker of Bethalto and Aaron Todd (wife Stacie) Pratt of Ft. Meyers, FL; grandchildren, Hayden Buscher, Colton Buscher, Clayton Buscher, Ashlea Davison, Patrick Pratt, Nicole Hayden and Andrew Hayden; brother-in-law, Brian Jones of Loami; sister, Paulette Osborn of Fillmore; brother, Kenneth Vollintine of Panama; and several nieces, nephews and their children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Greg Jones; brother-in-law, Ricky Jones in 2019; and parents, Doris and Harry Vollintine.

Memorials may be given to PAWS Care of Montgomery County, P.O. Box 25, Hillsboro, IL 62049.