Jones won the first Opportunity Knocks satellite show via a TV link up with Australia.
She had albums released in the UK with 30 piece orchestral backing and, in 1976, was voted the second best female vocalist in Britain.
After living in New Zealand for over ten years, Jones has now returned to live in Wales.
Jones appeared in summer shows, and played lead roles in pantomimes, with many well known artists such as Les Dawson, Marti Caine, Jim Davidson, Hope and Keen, The Krankies, Craig Douglas and Charlie Drake.
Guest spots followed in the 60's and 70's on English television with Benny Hill, Tom Jones, The Bachelors, Dick Emery and Morecambe and Wise, as well as appearances at the London Palladium and the Royal Variety Performance in front of The Princess Anne.