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Terri Lynn Jones, age 71, of Lytle, Texas, passed away on February 8, 2024. She was born on January 7, 1953, in San Antonio, Texas, to Jimmie and Lawrence Bronocco. Terri was the beloved wife of David Jones and a loving mother to Kimberly Rakowitz and Ashley Ratliff. She was also a proud grandmother to Ivyetta Ratliff.
Terri was a generous, hardworking, and kind individual who dedicated her life to helping others. She was the co-founder of WINGS (Women Involved in Nurturing, Giving, and Sharing), a non-profit organization aimed at providing top-quality breast cancer treatment to uninsured and underinsured women and men in San Antonio, Bexar County, and other areas of Central and South Texas. Terri served as the vice president and executive director of WINGS, making a significant impact on the lives of many.
Prior to her work with WINGS, Terri held various positions in the field of cancer research and treatment. She was the director of business communications at the South Texas Cancer Institute (STCI) and the director of corporate contributions at the Cancer Therapy and Research Center (CTRC). Terri's dedication to her work stemmed from her personal experience as a cancer and bone marrow transplant survivor. She shared her unique perspective through extensive lectures and writings.
The awards and honors received by Terri Jones throughout her career are: - The Oprah Winfrey "Use Your Life Award" - Macy's "Heart and Soul Award" - Named "Headliner of the Year" by Women in Communications - Numerous community service awards.
Terri's passion for helping others extended to her personal life as well. She was an active member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, where she found solace and strength in her faith. In her free time, Terri enjoyed cooking, reading, trivia, and traveling with her beloved husband, David Jones.
The family would like to thank the staff of Country Life Assisted Living in Lytle, Texas for their loving and compassionate care over these past two years.
FUNERAL SERVICES
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Visitation will begin at 5:00 P.M.
followed by a Rosary at 7:00 P.M.
The Angelus Funeral Home Chapel
1119 N. St. Mary's St.
Friday, February 23, 2024
Funeral Service will take place at 10:30 A.M.
Holy Cross Mausoleum Chapel
17501 Nacogdoches Rd.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to WINGS in honor of Terri's memory.
Contributions can be made directly to the organization at www.texaswings.org
Terri Lynn Jones will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all those whose lives she touched.
Her selflessness, passion, and loving nature will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
May she rest in peace.
Thursday
The Angelus Chapel
Starts at 5:00 pm
Thursday
The Angelus Chapel
Starts at 7:00 pm
Friday
Holy Cross Mausoleum Chapel
Starts at 10:30 am
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