JONES, Valma Lynette (née Cranwell)

Born on September 9, 1938. Passed away May 8, 2026.

Passed away on the 8th of May at Dalkeith Gardens

Aged 87 years.

Loving Wife of John (dec.)

Loved Mother and Mother in-law of Wayne and Debbie, Daryl and Debbie, and Ross and Lynda.

Beloved Granny Jones of Carly, Mitchell, Jack, Kate, Amy, and Ryan.

Much loved Sister and Sister in-law of Graham and Gwen Cranwell (both dec.), David and Sylvia Cranwell (dec.), Don and Marion Jones, Ruth and Barry Shalders (dec.), and Maureen and Gusty Gale.

Adored by her Nieces and Nephews.

 

                             “Friend to many, always in our hearts”

 

Funeral Notice
Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Traralgon Chapel 260 Princes Highway , TraralgonView Map
A Memorial Service to Celebrate the Life of Mrs Valma Jones will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway Traralgon on WEDNESDAY (May 20th, 2026) commencing at 1.30pm.

 

                  The service for Valma will also be livestreamed.

                   To view the livestream, please CLICK HERE. 

 

 

 
Tributes
  1. A wonderful friend over many y ears-a life well lived . Condolences to the Jones family.

    LEN Rawlings May 11, 2026
  2. Dear Family members Valma has been a long Term Friend of the Crawford Family
    Deepest Sympathy To Everyone.

    Graeme Crawford & Elaine May 11, 2026
  3. Heartfelt Condolences to Val’s family on her passing. Val was a member of the Churchill Tennis Club playing in our team with Wayne, Brian, Fran, Rick and Lyn. Val rest in peace your memories will be with us always. 💞💞

    Wayne & Lucia xx.❤️❤️

    Lucia Reynolds May 11, 2026
  4. Known most of my life through shared cousins – family functions.
    May you rest peacefully Valma. Our thoughts to your family.
    Sincere sympathy from Lynette and Daryl Rawson.

    Lyn Rawson May 11, 2026
  5. It was a pleasure to have known Valma, she was indeed a lovely lady. Fortune enough to have played tennis with and against a number of years ago. Rest in peace dear lady.

    Marlene Payne May 11, 2026
  6. Reunited with her beloved John. I will miss the many family gatherings with you Granny Jinesy, always a trouper who participated in all of the family fun, laughter and love. Rest now my friend for you are in the arms of the angels xxx

    Sheridan Bond May 11, 2026
  7. Condolences to the Jones family
    Val was a most wonderful lady. Great sense of humor we have had very funny times on the golf course and playing pennant.
    Rest in Peace Val
    Gail & David Wight

    Gail Wight May 12, 2026
  8. A beautiful gentle lady who’s memory I will hold always in my heart rest in peace Val

    Marg & Frank Coulthard May 12, 2026
  9. Fond memories of Vama from days at
    Hazelwood North tennis,, our thoughts
    with Vamas Family and the Crandwells.
    Sheila and Bob Fatchen

    Sheila Fatchen May 12, 2026
  10. Family and loving.cousin to the Cranwells.Many happy times. Will miss you Valma
    lots of love to Wayne Debbie Daryl Debbie Ross and Linda and Familys

    Phyllis Cranwell May 12, 2026
  11. A special lady always up for a laugh.
    Great memories playing golf and the Friday nights at the club.
    RIP Val
    Annie

    Annie Chapman May 12, 2026
  12. Valma you were a wonderful lady and friend to our family (Spencers) thankyou for your friendship and love.

    Judy Hislop May 12, 2026
  13. To Wayne and all of Val’s family . Our sympathies on your sad loss . Val was a beautiful lady . We have many happy memories of golf games together over the years. Love from Len and Marg Rowe .
    RIP Val . ❤️

    Marg Rowe May 12, 2026
  14. It was a pleasure for us to meet Val when she first came to Dalkeith. She became a lovely friend and comfort to my mum Rhoda. The both of them getting up to mischief and enjoying lots of laughs.
    We only knew her a short time but she definitely touched our hearts.
    Deepest sympathy to all the family.
    With love from Lisa & Rhoda xx ❤️🕊️

    Lisa White May 12, 2026
  15. We will miss you granny Jones. Thinking of Wayne, Debbie, Carly and Mitchell at this very sad time. RIP. “The Hourigan’s”

    Mandy Hourigan May 12, 2026
  16. VALMA WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON. WE HAD MANY GREAT TIMES WITH HER. SO SORRY FOR THE FAMILIES LOSS.
    DAHL AND ROBERT

    DAHL TATE May 13, 2026
  17. Val was a real lady who enjoyed life to the fullest. I thoroughly enjoyed our golf and scrabble days including Friday evenings at the golf club for the member’s draw. Wonderful memories! Sincere condolences to her sons and their families.

    Enid Kay May 13, 2026
  18. Our condolences to all Val’s family. Remembering Val and my mum, Elva Price at the Golf Club Friday night teas, great fun to be with her and her witty humour. RIP, Val. Love Janine and Clive Waite

    Janine Waite May 13, 2026
  19. Much love and sympathy to you all… so sorry we can’t be with you to support you all and say our farewells to a much loved cousin…. We will be watching from Fiji…
    Lots of love…Shirley and David..xxxx

    Shirley and David Husted May 13, 2026
  20. Fond memories of a very special Aunty 💕
    A life very well lived.💕
    Rest Peacefully Granny Jones 💕
    Forever loved and remembered 💕
    Fiona, Mick, Larni & Elli xxxx

    Fiona Hooper May 13, 2026
  21. Thinking of all the Jone’s family at this very sad time. We had many a game of golf at Morwell, where we had many laughs, Val was always fun to be with.
    Remembering the good times 💞

    Lyn French May 14, 2026
  22. Remembering great tennis days at Westbury with this gentle, caring lady.
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    Condolences to all of Valma’s family.

    Joan Brown May 14, 2026
  23. Fun to be with..we shared so many mutual interests…golfing,cooking, reading , puzzling,& pre dinner drinks🥂
    Rest in peace dear friend.
    Sincere sympathy to her family.Judy E.xx

    Judy Elder May 14, 2026
  24. A truly lovely lady both on and off the tennis court Always a smile and kind word for everyone . My condolences to the Jones family at this difficult time

    Jennie Harris May 15, 2026
  25. A lovely lady who enjoyed her life with humour and dignity. She loved her family dearly. Always very fashionable. Close friend of Una Griggs(dec) for many years. Val welcomed me to Una’s extended family and we enjoyed days at golf together.

    Jill Beck May 15, 2026
  26. Beautiful memories of Granny Jones, such a lovely lady, always loved a chat about tennis.
    My love and deepest sympathy to Wayne, Debbie, Carly and Mitch xx

    Susie Grumley

    Susie Grumley May 15, 2026
  27. Dearly loved cousin and friend of Jean Goldsworthy…..a treasured friendship over many years. Love and deepest sympathy to the family. Jean, Jenny & Heather

    Jean Goldsworthy May 17, 2026
  28. Lovely lady, deepest sympathy to Jonesy, Deb, Carly , and Mitch

    Mick Caffrey May 19, 2026
  29. So many happy memories of family times spent with dear Valma. Our thoughts are with Wayne, Daryl, Ross and families.
    Ruth, Fiona and Craig

    Ruth Shalders May 19, 2026
  30. To Wayne, Daryl & Ross (and all their families).
    Sorry to hear about your loss.
    Mrs Jones was a fantastic lady and I always remember her kindness and warm welcomes whenever I would be at her house.
    Paul Cooke.

    Paul Cooke May 20, 2026