TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for CROW, FRANCES GIBBENS JONES   

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Source: Landry’s Funeral Home, Lafourche Parish, La.

Died: Sunday, January 12, 2104

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CROW, FRANCES GIBBENS JONES 
(Died January 12, 2014)

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Frances Gibbens Jones-Crow, 80, a native and life-long resident of Thibodaux, 
passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2104 after her valiant three year battle 
with cancer. 
With her unwavering faith, her positive attitude, and her absolute joy of life, 
she continued without complaint, even through her illness, to smile, laugh and 
enjoy the company of friends and family. 

Frances was born on June 8, 1933, to Dub and Mildred Gibbens, the oldest of six 
children. She was baptized in St. Joseph Church in Thibodaux and remained a 
member of St. Joseph Parish all of her life. 
Frances attended Mt. Carmel Academy where the sisters played a crucial part in 
her faith foundation. During her many years of marriage and motherhood, she 
managed to find time to read, sew, travel, play golf and tennis, play bridge, 
own and run a small gift shop, and most importantly, provide loving care for 
her husband and seven children. 
She was a charter member of the Hermanas Club in Thibodaux, where she made 
life-long friendships and still looked forward to the monthly socials even up 
until her passing. 
Frances was an adventurer and over the years she traveled to countries across 
the world, reveling in meeting new people, experiencing other cultures, and 
learning about life from them. 
None of the places she visited, however, were as special to her as her camp in 
Grand Isle where she felt totally at peace fishing in the surf, walking along 
the beach, and relaxing on the porch with her family and friends. She was known 
throughout Grand Isle as an incredible fisherman and was sought out by many for 
her knowledge of the sport. 

She is survived by her devoted husband, Brigadier General (Retired) John 
Sherman Crow; her daughters: Becky Jones LeBlanc and husband Mike, Lydia Jones 
Goulas and husband Danny, Wendy Jones Murrian and husband Todd, Frances Jones 
Roman and husband Roger; her sons: John J. Jones, Jr. and wife Frankie, Ben 
Jones and wife Mollie, Tim Jones; brother, Dub Gibbens, Jr.; sister, Sara Day 
Gibbens Vignes; thirteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, John Johnston Jones, Sr; 
parents, Dub and Mildred Gibbens; brother, Tommy Gibbens; sisters, Carol Ann 
Gibbens Harris, Mary Catherine Gibbens Dupre; grandmother, Lydia Hebert. 

Frances will be sadly missed by all of the people whose lives she has touched 
over the years. Her sincerity, humility, joyfulness, and passion for life are 
what will keep her memory alive for all who knew and loved her. 

Visitation will be from 8:00 AM until funeral time Wednesday, January 15, 2014 
at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 12:00 
PM on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at the church, 

followed by burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Restore or Retreat, Inc. at 
www.restoreorretreat.org, or to the charity of your choice in Frances’ name.

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