Her children called her "Mama." Her grandchildren mostly called her "Grandmama" or "Grandmama Jones" (NEVER "Granny!"). She was "Ann" or "Miss Ann" to most everyone else. She died on what would have been her mother's 110th birthday. She was kind and loving and vivacious, a word I've never seen used about anyone else outside of books. She was friendly and outgoing; if you sat next to her on a bus or plane she would know all about your home and family and you'd know the same about hers. She delighted in everything her children did. We miss her more than words can tell.
~Tim Jones
Obituary
Mrs. Ann Jones, 86, died Tuesday (October 13, 2020) at Baptist Village Retirement Communities.
She was born Frances Annette Perry in Savannah, GA on June 15, 1934 and was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Maxwell Perry and Helen Farthing Perry Solana. She has been a resident of Waycross since 1968 and married Dr. J. Olan Jones on September 17, 1955.
She graduated from Savannah High School in 1952 and attended Brewton Parker College, Armstrong University, Mercer University, IrishFest Summer School at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. She retired from Southern Bell and AT&T and received several times the Employee of the Month.
Mrs. Jones was a member of First Baptist Church and Jolly Friends. She taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, worked with the Women's Mission Union and served on the flower and bereavement committees. She was a volunteer with the American Red Cross, the Cancer Society, Hospice Satilla, Head Start and Baptist Village. A member of the Clan Maxwell Society, Shamrock Club of Wisconsin and the Red Hat Society.
Survivors include her husband, Dr. J. Olan Jones of Waycross; six children, Tim Jones of Wauwatosa, WI, Terry Jones (wife Debbie) Phoenix, AZ, Tom Jones (his late wife Linda) of Waycross, Todd Jones (wife Paula) of Asheville, NC, Ted Jones (wife Melissa) of Guyton, GA, Tyler Jones (Wife Dana) of Waycross; 12 grandchildren, Terry Jones, Jr., Melissa Keiss (husband Ben), Catherine Jones, Madeline Jones and Olan Jones, Mellissa Efford (husband Kenny), Mike Gray (wife Samantha), Kenny Lewis (wife Marie), Ross Ammerman (wife Melissa), Jared Ammerman (wife Lindsey), Tessa Smith and Eric Smith; 16 Great Grandchildren; a sister, Joyce Perry Gallardy of Orlando, FL; and numerous other relatives.
Mrs. Jones favorite pastimes were traveling with family and friends, reading, crossword puzzles, listening to Irish music, watching the Atlanta Braves, Falcons and Georgia Bulldogs. Her favorite scripture was Romans 8:38-39 and her favorite hymn was Blessed Assurance.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday (October 17, 2020) at First Baptist Church. A private graveside service will be held at North Salem Baptist Church Cemetery in Guyton, GA. The family will be receiving friends at First Baptist Church Saturday beginning at 9:00 A.M.
It is mandatory for people in attendance to wear masks and use social distancing.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Baptist Village, 2650 Carswell Ave. Waycross, GA 31501, First Baptist Church, 702 Elizabeth St. Waycross, GA 31501 or to your favorite charity.
Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
~Tim Jones
Obituary
Mrs. Ann Jones, 86, died Tuesday (October 13, 2020) at Baptist Village Retirement Communities.
She was born Frances Annette Perry in Savannah, GA on June 15, 1934 and was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Maxwell Perry and Helen Farthing Perry Solana. She has been a resident of Waycross since 1968 and married Dr. J. Olan Jones on September 17, 1955.
She graduated from Savannah High School in 1952 and attended Brewton Parker College, Armstrong University, Mercer University, IrishFest Summer School at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. She retired from Southern Bell and AT&T and received several times the Employee of the Month.
Mrs. Jones was a member of First Baptist Church and Jolly Friends. She taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, worked with the Women's Mission Union and served on the flower and bereavement committees. She was a volunteer with the American Red Cross, the Cancer Society, Hospice Satilla, Head Start and Baptist Village. A member of the Clan Maxwell Society, Shamrock Club of Wisconsin and the Red Hat Society.
Survivors include her husband, Dr. J. Olan Jones of Waycross; six children, Tim Jones of Wauwatosa, WI, Terry Jones (wife Debbie) Phoenix, AZ, Tom Jones (his late wife Linda) of Waycross, Todd Jones (wife Paula) of Asheville, NC, Ted Jones (wife Melissa) of Guyton, GA, Tyler Jones (Wife Dana) of Waycross; 12 grandchildren, Terry Jones, Jr., Melissa Keiss (husband Ben), Catherine Jones, Madeline Jones and Olan Jones, Mellissa Efford (husband Kenny), Mike Gray (wife Samantha), Kenny Lewis (wife Marie), Ross Ammerman (wife Melissa), Jared Ammerman (wife Lindsey), Tessa Smith and Eric Smith; 16 Great Grandchildren; a sister, Joyce Perry Gallardy of Orlando, FL; and numerous other relatives.
Mrs. Jones favorite pastimes were traveling with family and friends, reading, crossword puzzles, listening to Irish music, watching the Atlanta Braves, Falcons and Georgia Bulldogs. Her favorite scripture was Romans 8:38-39 and her favorite hymn was Blessed Assurance.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday (October 17, 2020) at First Baptist Church. A private graveside service will be held at North Salem Baptist Church Cemetery in Guyton, GA. The family will be receiving friends at First Baptist Church Saturday beginning at 9:00 A.M.
It is mandatory for people in attendance to wear masks and use social distancing.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Baptist Village, 2650 Carswell Ave. Waycross, GA 31501, First Baptist Church, 702 Elizabeth St. Waycross, GA 31501 or to your favorite charity.
Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Her children called her "Mama." Her grandchildren mostly called her "Grandmama" or "Grandmama Jones" (NEVER "Granny!"). She was "Ann" or "Miss Ann" to most everyone else. She died on what would have been her mother's 110th birthday. She was kind and loving and vivacious, a word I've never seen used about anyone else outside of books. She was friendly and outgoing; if you sat next to her on a bus or plane she would know all about your home and family and you'd know the same about hers. She delighted in everything her children did. We miss her more than words can tell.
~Tim Jones
Obituary
Mrs. Ann Jones, 86, died Tuesday (October 13, 2020) at Baptist Village Retirement Communities.
She was born Frances Annette Perry in Savannah, GA on June 15, 1934 and was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Maxwell Perry and Helen Farthing Perry Solana. She has been a resident of Waycross since 1968 and married Dr. J. Olan Jones on September 17, 1955.
She graduated from Savannah High School in 1952 and attended Brewton Parker College, Armstrong University, Mercer University, IrishFest Summer School at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. She retired from Southern Bell and AT&T and received several times the Employee of the Month.
Mrs. Jones was a member of First Baptist Church and Jolly Friends. She taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, worked with the Women's Mission Union and served on the flower and bereavement committees. She was a volunteer with the American Red Cross, the Cancer Society, Hospice Satilla, Head Start and Baptist Village. A member of the Clan Maxwell Society, Shamrock Club of Wisconsin and the Red Hat Society.
Survivors include her husband, Dr. J. Olan Jones of Waycross; six children, Tim Jones of Wauwatosa, WI, Terry Jones (wife Debbie) Phoenix, AZ, Tom Jones (his late wife Linda) of Waycross, Todd Jones (wife Paula) of Asheville, NC, Ted Jones (wife Melissa) of Guyton, GA, Tyler Jones (Wife Dana) of Waycross; 12 grandchildren, Terry Jones, Jr., Melissa Keiss (husband Ben), Catherine Jones, Madeline Jones and Olan Jones, Mellissa Efford (husband Kenny), Mike Gray (wife Samantha), Kenny Lewis (wife Marie), Ross Ammerman (wife Melissa), Jared Ammerman (wife Lindsey), Tessa Smith and Eric Smith; 16 Great Grandchildren; a sister, Joyce Perry Gallardy of Orlando, FL; and numerous other relatives.
Mrs. Jones favorite pastimes were traveling with family and friends, reading, crossword puzzles, listening to Irish music, watching the Atlanta Braves, Falcons and Georgia Bulldogs. Her favorite scripture was Romans 8:38-39 and her favorite hymn was Blessed Assurance.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday (October 17, 2020) at First Baptist Church. A private graveside service will be held at North Salem Baptist Church Cemetery in Guyton, GA. The family will be receiving friends at First Baptist Church Saturday beginning at 9:00 A.M.
It is mandatory for people in attendance to wear masks and use social distancing.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Baptist Village, 2650 Carswell Ave. Waycross, GA 31501, First Baptist Church, 702 Elizabeth St. Waycross, GA 31501 or to your favorite charity.
Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
~Tim Jones
Obituary
Mrs. Ann Jones, 86, died Tuesday (October 13, 2020) at Baptist Village Retirement Communities.
She was born Frances Annette Perry in Savannah, GA on June 15, 1934 and was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Maxwell Perry and Helen Farthing Perry Solana. She has been a resident of Waycross since 1968 and married Dr. J. Olan Jones on September 17, 1955.
She graduated from Savannah High School in 1952 and attended Brewton Parker College, Armstrong University, Mercer University, IrishFest Summer School at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. She retired from Southern Bell and AT&T and received several times the Employee of the Month.
Mrs. Jones was a member of First Baptist Church and Jolly Friends. She taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, worked with the Women's Mission Union and served on the flower and bereavement committees. She was a volunteer with the American Red Cross, the Cancer Society, Hospice Satilla, Head Start and Baptist Village. A member of the Clan Maxwell Society, Shamrock Club of Wisconsin and the Red Hat Society.
Survivors include her husband, Dr. J. Olan Jones of Waycross; six children, Tim Jones of Wauwatosa, WI, Terry Jones (wife Debbie) Phoenix, AZ, Tom Jones (his late wife Linda) of Waycross, Todd Jones (wife Paula) of Asheville, NC, Ted Jones (wife Melissa) of Guyton, GA, Tyler Jones (Wife Dana) of Waycross; 12 grandchildren, Terry Jones, Jr., Melissa Keiss (husband Ben), Catherine Jones, Madeline Jones and Olan Jones, Mellissa Efford (husband Kenny), Mike Gray (wife Samantha), Kenny Lewis (wife Marie), Ross Ammerman (wife Melissa), Jared Ammerman (wife Lindsey), Tessa Smith and Eric Smith; 16 Great Grandchildren; a sister, Joyce Perry Gallardy of Orlando, FL; and numerous other relatives.
Mrs. Jones favorite pastimes were traveling with family and friends, reading, crossword puzzles, listening to Irish music, watching the Atlanta Braves, Falcons and Georgia Bulldogs. Her favorite scripture was Romans 8:38-39 and her favorite hymn was Blessed Assurance.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday (October 17, 2020) at First Baptist Church. A private graveside service will be held at North Salem Baptist Church Cemetery in Guyton, GA. The family will be receiving friends at First Baptist Church Saturday beginning at 9:00 A.M.
It is mandatory for people in attendance to wear masks and use social distancing.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Baptist Village, 2650 Carswell Ave. Waycross, GA 31501, First Baptist Church, 702 Elizabeth St. Waycross, GA 31501 or to your favorite charity.
Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
