Mildred L. Jones of Connersville passed away at Miami Valley Hospital on February 13, 2026, at the age of 85.  She was born on March 20, 1940, in Morehead, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Clester D. and Hallie T. Rogers Forman.

Mildred attended Everton Elementary School in the 2nd and 3rd grade and then attended the 5th Street Elementary School.  She is a 1958 graduate of Connersville High School and after graduation she attended Apex Beauty School in Anderson, IN, where she obtained her beauticians license.

On September 2, 1960, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Bernard F. Jones.  They were able to spend 36 years together prior to his passing in 1996.

Mildred attended Calvary Baptist Church for 20 years before becoming a member of Garrison Creek Baptist Church. When visiting West Virginia, she attended Oak Grove Baptist Church.

During high school, Mildred worked as a carhop at Kunkel's Drive-in.  In 1959 she became the operator at Ruth's Beauty Shop, where she worked for five years.  She also worked at Grandview Pharmacy from 1989 to 1996. In October 1996, she began working for Residential CRF taking care of the handicap in their residence for 15 years, retiring in 2011.  When she was not working, you could find her relaxing by crocheting and sewing or cheering on her grandchildren and great grandchildren at their sporting events. She loved to travel to West Virginia and spend time with her family.

Mildred's love and memories will be cherished by her children, Shannon (Terry) Hurst, Bernard Lee (Lisa) Jones; stepdaughter, Tammy (Kim) Shendler; grandchildren, Courtney (Taylor Johnson) Hurst, Brayden Jones, Jamison Hurst, Dylan Hurst, Preston Shendler and Doug Workman; and great grandchildren, Ahniyah, Amirah, Kamari, Shyley and Shaydin.   She will be thought of  by her brothers, Burford Lee (Elaine)Forman, Clester (Carol) Forman, and Joe (Cristal) Forman;  sisters, Mary Sue Miller, Cathy (Eldon) Moulder, Joanna (Mike) Estep, Marie (Brian) Osborne, Connie Forman and Ginny Forman; stepmother Joan Forman , as well as several nieces, nephews and her church families.

In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Judy Anna Forman, Virginia Lee Forman;  brothers, James, Clarence, Charles, Vencil, and Clay Forman; and a great grandson, Traevie' Antae Bennett.

Friends and family may gather at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, 513 W 8th Street, Connersville, on Wednesday February 18, 2026, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm.  Funeral services will be held at Garrison Creek Baptist Church, 6302 S Garrison Road, Connersville, Thursday February 19, 2026, at 1:00 pm. Friends and family may also visit from 12:00 pm until the service.  Burial will follow at Columbia Cemetery.