Regina Teresa Jones, age 100, of Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte, Florida died Monday, June 27, 2022 at Harbour Health in Port Charlotte. Regina was born November 21, 1921, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late John F. and Regina E. Gallagher. Regina was a retired Registered Nurse and a graduate of Northeastern Hospital in Philadelphia,…
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Regina Teresa Jones, age 100, of Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte, Florida died Monday, June 27, 2022 at Harbour Health in Port Charlotte.
Regina was born November 21, 1921, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late John F. and Regina E. Gallagher. Regina was a retired Registered Nurse and a graduate of Northeastern Hospital in Philadelphia, PA, class of 1943. Upon graduation, she joined the U.S. Army Nurse Corps, and served past the end of the war as a Second Lieutenant until mid March of 1946. Returning to civilian life, she continued caring for others as a Registered Nurse until her eventual retirement.
Regina moved to Punta Gorda from Boca Raton, Florida in 1979 with her beloved second husband, Frank A. Jones, and became very involved in the community’s activities and organizations. She was a member of the PGI Civic Association, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, benefactor at Florida Southwestern State College (formerly Edison State College), and American Legion Post No. 103, all of Punta Gorda; the Women’s Overseas Service League, MOAA, and ROA Chapter 6.
Regina who was preceded in death by her first beloved husband Howard Owens in 1969, and her second beloved husband Frank A. Jones in 1997, is survived by her loving family members, John and Joe Costello, and Nick, Cris, Will, Max, and Joan Nauta.
A graveside service with military honors will be held 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Royal Palm Memorial Gardens cemetery in Punta Gorda.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Florida Southwestern State College Nursing Scholarship, attention of the Senior Director for Development and Major Gifts at 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33919.
Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.
Breigh Beggs
left a message on December 16, 2022:
In memory of Regina
Teresa
Jones, Breigh Beggs lit a candle
Bucky and Sharon Winesett
left a message on July 13, 2022:
To Regina's Family,
How very sad it was to read of Regina's passing. I was her mail lady at Tarpon Cove, Punta Gorda. What a delight she was, a real pleasure to know and call a friend! Punta Gorda was blessed when she moved to this area. She gave so much support and praise to the Nursing Dept at FSWC. What a legacy she leaves, what great memories I have of her kind words and kindness....always! Wishing all of you wonderful memories too. I live a mile down the road from Royal Palm....I will visit her often.
Sharon Winesett
Judy Johnson
left a message on July 2, 2022:
God bless JJ. She was an amazing woman, and I feel fortunate to have gotten to know her. Her personality was infectious . We became good friends through her time at Tarpon Cove. I helped her whenever I could, or she would let me, but she helped me through the death of my husband and both parents. She always knew the right words. We spent many hours together just talking. I loved taking her deserts and things I made, she was so appreciative., and as time went on I was able to help her more and more. Her family was very kind to me as I got to know them. It was sad for me when she moved to South Port even through I encouraged her when it was clear she could not live on her own. I was so happy to be invited to her 100th birthday celebration with the family. Looking back, that celebration was well timed. On this 4th of July, I think about her patriotism, and the times we put out the flags and watched the fireworks from our driveways. She reminded me more than once, "Respect the flag." She was a true American Hero. God bless.
LTC (Retired) Paula Trivette
left a message on July 1, 2022:
To the family and friends of Regina Jones,
My name is Paula Trivette and I am a member of the Army Nurse Corps Association. On behalf of the organization I just extend our deepest sympathy to you. Today’s army nurses stand on the shoulders of the courageous and dedicated army nurses who served before them. Regina certainly was one of them and we are grateful for her selfless service to the United States of America. She surely loved a full life and certainly had the gift of longevity.
With sincerest condolences,
Paula K Trivette
LTC, ANC, (retired)
Director, region three
Army Nurse CorpsAssociation
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Breigh Beggs
left a message on December 16, 2022:
In memory of Regina
Teresa
Jones, Breigh Beggs lit a candle
Bucky and Sharon Winesett
left a message on July 13, 2022:
To Regina's Family,
How very sad it was to read of Regina's passing. I was her mail lady at Tarpon Cove, Punta Gorda. What a delight she was, a real pleasure to know and call a friend! Punta Gorda was blessed when she moved to this area. She gave so much support and praise to the Nursing Dept at FSWC. What a legacy she leaves, what great memories I have of her kind words and kindness....always! Wishing all of you wonderful memories too. I live a mile down the road from Royal Palm....I will visit her often.
Sharon Winesett
Judy Johnson
left a message on July 2, 2022:
God bless JJ. She was an amazing woman, and I feel fortunate to have gotten to know her. Her personality was infectious . We became good friends through her time at Tarpon Cove. I helped her whenever I could, or she would let me, but she helped me through the death of my husband and both parents. She always knew the right words. We spent many hours together just talking. I loved taking her deserts and things I made, she was so appreciative., and as time went on I was able to help her more and more. Her family was very kind to me as I got to know them. It was sad for me when she moved to South Port even through I encouraged her when it was clear she could not live on her own. I was so happy to be invited to her 100th birthday celebration with the family. Looking back, that celebration was well timed. On this 4th of July, I think about her patriotism, and the times we put out the flags and watched the fireworks from our driveways. She reminded me more than once, "Respect the flag." She was a true American Hero. God bless.
LTC (Retired) Paula Trivette
left a message on July 1, 2022:
To the family and friends of Regina Jones,
My name is Paula Trivette and I am a member of the Army Nurse Corps Association. On behalf of the organization I just extend our deepest sympathy to you. Today’s army nurses stand on the shoulders of the courageous and dedicated army nurses who served before them. Regina certainly was one of them and we are grateful for her selfless service to the United States of America. She surely loved a full life and certainly had the gift of longevity.
With sincerest condolences,
Paula K Trivette
LTC, ANC, (retired)
Director, region three
Army Nurse CorpsAssociation
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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