Janis JONES Obituary

JONES, Janis C.

Age 74, was called home to be with the Lord Monday, February 28th, 2022, after a brief stay at Hospice of Dayton

surrounded by family and the caring staff. Mrs. Janis Jones was born to James and Lelia Tyree on September 20, 1947, in Dayton, Ohio. She graduated from the Miami Valley Nursing School in 1970 and worked as a registered nurse at General Motors before completing a degree at Central State University and becoming the manager of Human Resources at Delphi Automotive Systems. While at Delphi, she became the first

African American woman to participate in executive level

negotiations between the corporation and the union. Janis

retired as the HR Manager for Delphi Automotive Systems world-wide operations after a 33-year career. She was a lifelong member of Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church and also served for over 20 years in various local and national positions in the Dayton Chapter of the Top Ladies of Distinction (TLOD) organization. She was a world traveler who enjoyed Broadway shows, the opera, and the arts. Janis led a life of service and will be remembered for her kind heart, loving demeanor, and work with seniors and youth programs. Janis was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Philip Tyree. She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted husband of 38 years, Attorney Taylor Jones Jr.; a son, Taylor (Diana) Jones III; sister, Delores (Melvin) Davis; brother, James (Patricia) Tyree; four grandchildren who she cherished; a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends to include her Mt.

Calvary Missionary Baptist Church and TLOD family. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 3375 W. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45406, with Pastor Sam

Winston Jr. officiating. Walk through visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will occur at West Memory Gardens in Moraine, Ohio. Arrangements have been entrusted to Thomas Funeral Home, 4520 Salem Ave., Dayton, Ohio. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make donations to Hospice of Dayton for their loving and caring treatment of Janis in her final days, or to the Montgomery County Alzheimer's Association for future care and research.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Mar. 6, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Janis JONES

Sponsored by Thomas Funeral Home & Crematory - Trotwood (Dayton).

6 Entries

Paul Torres

March 10, 2022

Love and prayers to Jones family and friends also God bless you to Jones family and friends. Rest in pease. Amen
Your friend, Paul Torres

Leslie Keplinger

March 7, 2022

I am sorry for your loss, Taylor.

Fannie woods

March 7, 2022

To the Jones Family ~ my deepest condolences in the loss of Miss Janis. She had such a beautiful spirit to go along with that beautiful smile. I was at a loss for words when I heard of her passing. To Taylor or Tre, may you find peace that surpasses all understanding and remember that God is a God of the brokenhearted. He heals the wounded in spirit.

Kenneth E. and Mary Tyree, Sr.

March 6, 2022

Atty. Taylor Jones, Tyrees and Extended Families

Mary and I and our extended families offer our sincere condolence to all of you in your time of bereavement in the loss of Janis. It truly had been an experience to share those times of joy and that joy will continue to be us.
Knowing that your wife, sister, cuzzin and friend brought to you `all many days of laughter, one thinks when the young are called that perhaps they are favored - perhaps they are called to continue to add a spot of beauty - a needed flower in the spaces of that heavenly garden - a blossom that will grow in greater beauty there upon all the other great things that we will see one day ourselves.
Knowing there is only one way to look when the day is dark, and that is forward, where the sun is always shining behind the clouds. It is so that we think of Life - when Janis has been called to her reward.
All we know is that man and woman must meet each day as it comes. We´ve all had the privilege of sharing Life with a wonderful person and friend. It is a privilege that we´ll never forget. We are richer by far than many to have wonderful memories that only we can re-live and memory will never let those wonderful moments escape us.
We cannot change the Divine laws, but we can face the days ahead with courage and with hope - thankful for the joys that your wife and mother had with you `all and the times that I´ve been around her and hopefully it will continue to add insight of years long ago for years to come.

My Prayer:
Whereas, GOD in His infinite wisdom and love, has removed from your family circle a loved one. We know that GOD has a reason for all things and does them well, even though, we don´t understand.
The Tyree Families extend to the Jones and Tyree Families our deep and sincere sympathy in your loss.
It´s our prayer that you find courage for today and hope for tomorrow in HIM who heals all sorrow.
May the memories of your loved one and the peace of God and his blessings be with you always.
In Jesus' name we pray, AMEN!

Respectfully Submitted,
Kenneth and Mary Ann Tyree, Sr. - 5312 Indiana St. - So. Chas. WV 25309 - 3/6/2022