Rachel J. Jones, 91 of Wellsville, passed away March 31, 2020
at Jones Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Rachel was born July 10, 1928 in Genesee, PA
to the late Charles and Agnes Waterman McAllister. In April 1947 she married Robert Jones of
Wellsville, who predeceased her.
Rachel was a graduate of Wellsville Central School in
1947. She enjoyed sewing and cooking and
spending time with her large family. Rachel owned and operated The Brunswick
Coffee Shop in the seventies. She also
cooked at local restaurants including The Shamrock, Keifer's Restaurant and the
Texas Hot. Rachel was well known for “cow palace potatoes” when she worked at
the Cow Palace Restaurant, which was once located in Whitesville.
After spending time cooking, Rachel decided to change careers
and went into sewing. She opened her own
shop called Rachel’s Alteration in Wellsville.
She later became employed by Argentieri Brothers in Wellsville where she
continued to do alterations until she finally put the needle in the pin cushion
one last time late in 2017.
Rachel is survived by six children: Nancy Payne of Northfork,
Pa; Jack Jones, Susan Cornish, Deborah Button, Becky (Victor) Torpey all of
Wellsville; Tom (Lisa) Jones of Olean. Three brothers: Donald McAllister of Pea
Ridge Arkansas, Ronald (Lois) McAllister of Olean, Eugene (Ann) McAllister of
Homestead Florida. Seventeen
grandchildren: Patrick (Sarah) Jones, David Jones, Jamie (Kim) Jones, Sonny
(Melissa) Payne, Tommy (Lindsey) Payne,
Benji (Rita) Payne, Lisa (Larry) Hurler, Melanie (Randy) Doerr, Melinda
(Jason) Dunham, Steven (Ruby) Jones, Bruce Button, Brian Button, Danielle
(Andrew) Glover, Rachelle Vanbrocklin, Marcus Jones, Christopher Torpey,
Melissa (Steven)Malatesta; forty two great grandchildren and five great great
grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband Rachel was
predeceased by her son David, her daughter Linda, her grandsons Billy and
Jeffery, her brother Wayne and her sisters Phyllis and Peggy.
Honoring her wishes, there will be no service. Burial and a
gathering to celebrate Rachel’s life will be determined at a later date. Please consider memorial donations to any
charity of the donor’s choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of Embser Funeral home. To leave
online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
