Sandra Jean Jones

Sandra Jean Jones, 74, of Kankakee passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at the Citadel of Kankakee. She was born September 30, 1946 in Kankakee the daughter of Ferdinand and Geneva (Wilson) Buckman. She married David Jones on May 1, 1968 in Kankakee. She enjoyed music, knitting and crocheting, playing the piano and organ, horses, and everything about the family farm. Most of all, Sandra, loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She worked as a bus driver for First Student for many years until she retired. She is survived by her three children, James D. (Julie A.) Jones of Bradley, Douglas R. Jones of Bonfield, Geneva (Anthony) Digregorio of Clifton; brother, Robert Buckman of Bonfield; nine grandchildren, McKenna, Sadie, Dylan, Doug Jr., Coleton, Robert, Nicholas, Danny, and Jaysen; six great-grandchildren, Jasper, Mike, Lacey, Aiden, Kylie, and Olivia. She is proceeded in death by her son, Ron Jones; her mother, Geneva Buckman; father, Ferdinand Buckman and stepmother, Ethel Buckman. The family has asked that donations be made in Sandra’s honor to the Alzheimer’s Association. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.