OBITUARY
Bennee Beth Jones
October 27, 1945 – February 3, 2018
Bennee Beth Jones, of Dallas, TX, passed away on Feb 3 in Dallas, TX. She will always be remembered as a loving and loyal mother, wife, and friend to all that knew and loved her.
She was born on October 27, 1945 in Fort Worth, Texas to parents Joseph and Louise Gulinson. The daughter of a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force, Bennee spent her childhood years in Japan and then Wiesbaden, Germany, graduating from General H. H. Arnold High School in 1963.
She studied English and German at Southwest Texas State University, earning a B.A., cum laude, 1968, and M.A., cum laude, 1969. Bennee’s other academic accreditations and affiliations include Alpha Pi, Sigma Tau Delta, Delta Phi Alpha, Kappa Delta Pi, and Alpha Delta Pi. Bennee taught college English for a number of years before pursuing a career in Law and earning her J.D. with distinction from Saint Mary’s University in 1986 as honorary Phi Delta Phi.
Bennee was Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Her multi-state and international practice included commercial litigation, defending employers against employment-related claims.
Her professional affiliations include: Dallas Bar Association (Council Member 1995, Treasurer 1996, Secretary 1997, Vice Chair 1998, Chair 1999 and Immediate Past Chair 2000, Employment Law Section; Chair Mediation Volunteer Program, Employment Law Section, 2002), State Bar of Texas, Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit, and Dallas Women Lawyers Association (Board of Directors, 1991-1992).
Bennee is accredited with four Published Opinions and retired Partner from Andrews Kurth, LLP in 2010.
Bennee’s greatest accomplishment is that she was above all a beloved mother and wife. Strong yet loving and compassionate, courageous and inspiring, vibrant and gracious, humble yet dignified. She loved deeply and in turn was deeply loved. She will be cherished by her family, honored and remembered with the greatest of love and admiration, always.
Bennee was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Louis Gulinson, and her mother, Louise Margaret Gulinson.
She is survived by her husband, Philip Jones, son, Randall Schwab, daughter, Lara Schwab Busa and family, grandchildren Claire and Noah Busa, brother, Michael Gulinson and family, and Phil’s sons, Harvey and Mathew Jones.
A Funeral Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, February 9th at Sparkman Hillcrest Funeral Home, 7405 West Northwest Highway in Dallas. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park with reception to follow in the L.N. Sparkman Family Lounge.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association through Team Girl Power as we Walk to End Alzheimer's® in Bennee’s honor: http://act.alz.org/goto/girlpower
Services
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Funeral Service
Friday, February 9, 2018
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Committal Service
Friday, February 9, 2018
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Reception
Friday, February 9, 2018
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Sandy Whalen
October 3, 2018
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behalf of Bennee’s friends and classmates from Gen. H. H. Arnold high
school class of 1963 we extend our deepest sympathies, thought, prayers
and many wonderful memories of our high school years. We will just
learned of Bennee’s death today. We hold her lovenly in our hearts ol
and pray her family and Friends have found peace within themselves at
her passing.
Matthew Jones
February 14, 2018
An amazing person ....Bennee worked so very hard,I will always remember her telling me about when she worked full time teaching and studied for Law at night when the children were sleeping....how hard must that have been?......I'm an very proud to call Bennee my Step Mum XXX.
Amy Flanagain
February 9, 2018
Benee what a what an impact you made in so many lives during your time on this earth, especially mine. I will never forget the smile on your face and the dance in your step the day I met you! You and your "guys" made a lasting impression on my heart. Phil and Randy the love, dedication and grace extended to Benee was like none I have ever seen. She was loved so very loved by each of you as husband and son. Prayers for you in the days and weeks ahead, I am so very sorry for your loss. Girl Power, Amy Flanagain
Vista and Darrell Lyons
February 9, 2018
Bennee, affectionately "BBJ", will always remain in our hearts and minds. We love you, Phil, Randy and Lara, and extend our deepest condolences during this most difficult time. We will hold close the wonderful memories we shared over the years. God Bless you all, always.
Theressa Washington
February 9, 2018
Phil, Lara and Randy, I am saddened to hear of Bennee's passing. I was Bennee's assistant at Andrews Kurth until her retirement. I offer my condolences and may God bless and keep you in His care during this difficult time.
Leticia Milligan
February 8, 2018
Bennee you and your family will always will be in my heart I will never forget our girl power we had and I will never forget that beautiful smile on your face when your husband came to see you everyday and your son Randy I will never forget the day I Met You you will for ever be in my heart I love you R.I.P.
Tammi Pintor
February 7, 2018
So sorry to hear about Bennee, Phil. I enjoyed working with her at Wilson Elser 2000-2002. She had a natural and engaging way with people, and I have nothing but the fondest of memories of her. My heartfelt condolences to you and the family.
Steve, Rita & Lance Wagner
February 6, 2018
Thinking of you, Phil, and Bennee and remembering the joy we shared on your wedding day. Now, knowing the memories of your lives shared together are treasures of highest esteem and value. The years shared together as husband and wife...an amazing blessing from God. The comfort and strength of faith, family, and friends...again, an amazing blessing from God. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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