VELMA SUE JONES, 65, of Spencer, West Virginia died September 9, 2017 at her home after an extended illness. She was born July 14, 1952 in Charleston, West Virginia a daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Salyers Smith. She was a homemaker and formerly worked at Carbide in South Charleston, West Virginia and enjoyed anything outdoors including hunting, fishing, camping and riding four-wheelers. Velma is survived by her long-time companion, John Reed; one daughter, Leann Parsons of Spencer; three sons, Roger Eric Jones and Jay Jones, both of Spencer, and Brian Jones of Chloe, West Virginia; one sister, Vernetta Drake of Braxton County, West Virginia; and Don Smith of Clay County, West Virginia; several grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Blanche Mace. There will be a visitation from 5:00 to 7:00pm Thursday, September 14, 2017 at the TAYLOR-VANDALE FUNERAL HOME, Spencer. Per her request, the body will be cremated following the visitation.