Betty Ann Corona

Betty Ann Corona, 93, passed away Feb. 3, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County.

She was a resident of Rock Springs since 1996 and former resident of Douglas, Ariz., Corona died from a sudden illness.

She was born Nov. 25, 1923, in Emporia, Kan., the daughter of Howell Jones and Margaret Corbet.

Corona attended schools in California and graduated from Paso Robles High School in 1941.

She was married June 18, 1956, to Clifton F. Corona.

Her interests include spending time with family and friends, books on tape and friends of the library. 

Survivors include daughter Vicky Ila Dean Swart and husband Scott of Portland, Ore .; daughter in law Cindy Corona-Smart and husband Ron Smart; four grandchildren, Joe Corona, Donna Corona, Melinda Gili and Meg Smith; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; four nieces and one nephew. She left behind her good friend Gunzy.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Jon Corona and one brother Howell "Bud" Jones.

Cremation will take place and a private memorial to be held at a later date.

Condolences may be left at www.vasefuneralhomes.com.