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Ms. Dorothy Louise Jones was born November 25, 1937 to the late Thomas J. Jones and Lula Mae Thompson Jones in Lincoln County. She transitioned to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday, August 6, 2020 at her home in Monticello, Arkansas.
She dedicated her life to Christ at an early age. She was very dedicated and faithful member of First Missionary Baptist Church, until her health failed. She also was an active member of the Effie E. Brooks Civic Club.
She received her education at Drew High School in Monticello. She was employed with Burlington Industries for 20 plus years and then went on to be employed with Monticello School District, as a custodian for 22 years where she retired.
She was preceded in death by her son Don Albert Gray, three sisters Allie Mae Jones, Frances Phillips and Patricia Ann Lewis. Two brothers Thomas Jones and Calvin Jones.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her daughters Patricia Mitchell, Sandra Harris and Jacqueline Spencer, all of Monticello, Arkansas; one son, Paul (Chekiona) Jones of Wilmar, Arkansas; two sisters, Joe Lynn Jones and Judy (John) Ferrell, both of Monticello, Arkansas; one sister- in- law, Euphemia Jones, of Warren, Arkansas; one brother, James (Joyce) Jones of Waynesville, Missouri; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; three special friends, Stephanie Fowler, Owen Faye Mitchell and Sammie Wells; one special niece, Diane Avery; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Graveside services are Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in Oakland Cemetery. A walk-through viewing will be Friday, August 14, 2020 from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel. Please sign the online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
She dedicated her life to Christ at an early age. She was very dedicated and faithful member of First Missionary Baptist Church, until her health failed. She also was an active member of the Effie E. Brooks Civic Club.
She received her education at Drew High School in Monticello. She was employed with Burlington Industries for 20 plus years and then went on to be employed with Monticello School District, as a custodian for 22 years where she retired.
She was preceded in death by her son Don Albert Gray, three sisters Allie Mae Jones, Frances Phillips and Patricia Ann Lewis. Two brothers Thomas Jones and Calvin Jones.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her daughters Patricia Mitchell, Sandra Harris and Jacqueline Spencer, all of Monticello, Arkansas; one son, Paul (Chekiona) Jones of Wilmar, Arkansas; two sisters, Joe Lynn Jones and Judy (John) Ferrell, both of Monticello, Arkansas; one sister- in- law, Euphemia Jones, of Warren, Arkansas; one brother, James (Joyce) Jones of Waynesville, Missouri; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; three special friends, Stephanie Fowler, Owen Faye Mitchell and Sammie Wells; one special niece, Diane Avery; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Graveside services are Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in Oakland Cemetery. A walk-through viewing will be Friday, August 14, 2020 from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel. Please sign the online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.