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Rev. Christine Pleasants Jones
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Christine Jones Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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REV. DR. SHIRLEY ROBINSON-FOUNTAIN & DEA. WAVERLY FOUNTAIN & THE GOOD NEWS, SPRING CREEK & UNITED BAPTIST CHURCHES,
January 26, 2009
TO THE FAMILY OF THE REV. CHRISTINE PLEASANTS-JONES:
EVEN NOW, WE WISH TO EXTEND HEARTFELT SYMPATHY IN THE HOMEGOING OF YOUR BELOVED MOTHER, AND MY DEAR FRIEND, AND SISTER IN CHRIST, WE WERE ORDAINED TO THE GOSPEL MINISTRY TOGETHER, ON AUGUST 12, 1990, AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
SHE HAS GONE TO GET HER REWARD, BUT SHE SHALL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES. YOU ARE IN HIS SAFETY...
"NOTHING CAN SEPARATE YOU FROM THE LOVE OF GOD WHICH IS IN
CHRIST JESUS, OUR LORD!"
SO, WORSHIP, AND PRAISE GOD IN THE VERY GOOD TIMES...
SEEK GOD IN THE TOUGH TIMES...
TRUST, OBEY, AND BELIEVE GOD IN THE
PAINFUL, AND DIFFICULT TIMES...
BUT, THANK GOD IN ALL TIMES!
NO MATTER WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH,
ENCOURAGE YOURSELF IN THE LORD...
MEDITATE, PRAY, SPEAK THE WORD OVER EVERY SITUATION,
AND CIRCUMSTANCE! GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU...! YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS!
"TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD."
Peace, Power, Prosperity, Provision, and Protection,
Ms. Barbara O. Robinson, Poem Author,& sister to:
The Rev. Dr. Shirley Robinson-Fountain & Dea. Waverly Fountain,
THE SPRING CREEK, GOOD NEWS, & UNITED BAPTIST CHURCHES,
RICHMOND & MIDLOTHIAN, VA, USA.
Stuart W. Doyle
November 17, 2008
Christine,
I wish much kindness and peace to you and your family during this special hour in your lives. I know that each of you treasures the blessing given to you in your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are sure to see you through this period.
Gary Williams
November 17, 2008
Your mother was your best friend. Despite the declining years in which she faded away from the vibrancy that she exemplified, you will think of her as she was in those, her best years, and be grateful that you were so blessed that she was your mother. Thank you for contacting me. I know how much she meant to you and how proud she was that you were her daughter. Sincerely, Gary Williams
Gloria Pleasants Howell
November 14, 2008
Dear Christine and family,
I'm sorry you were unable to contact me in time about your mother's passing, but glad we had a chance to speak on the telephone today (11/14/08). Your mom will always remain in my heart. God has appointed a time for each of us and her time was now. I'm glad she was able to attend my retirement dinner.
The pictures will have more cherished memories now than before. We're praying for you and the family.
Love, Cousin Gloria Pleasants Howell
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Margaret Carlock
November 10, 2008
Your mother's maiden name, Pleasants, describes her well. That's how I remember her, as a pleasant, loving, and beautiful person. I can't help smiling when I think of her. You were very blessed to have her for your mother. Thanks, Christine, for allowing her to be a part of my life.
Louise H. Thomas and Jackie T. Snow
November 5, 2008
To The Jones Family:
You have our deepest love, prayers and empathy. Your mother was a lovely, decent person with everyone. Christine and Marvin Sr were neighbors and friends of ours, in the Powhatan/ Blair Sts neighborhood.
Christine was a rare person, with tremendous pride and love that was undeniable and geniune.
It has been years since I've seen her. Saw and talked with your father at my husband's, Junius' funeral in Aug 1987. May God continue to bless you as you reflect appreciating your beloved mother's memory.
Sarita Muhammad
November 5, 2008
Heartfelt condolences to the family.
Alda Douglas Proctor
November 5, 2008
What a beautiful woman of God, who touched soooooo many lifes. To my Godchildren (Donnie & Nita) and the family, cherish the precious memories of her within your hearts and continue her legacy of the Great Commission of telling the world about JESUS !
Tilithia Rice
November 4, 2008
To the family of Marvin and Christine Jones..My name is Tilithia P. Rice, (formerly Tilithia Forbes). I moved to Griffin Avenue at about age 7 when I met Mr. and Mrs. Jones. This couple were my grandparents...They spent an enormous amount of time with me during the week as well as the weekends. Over the years I was given the honor to meet many of the family members when they'd come to Richmond, VA to visit. Jerry would stay for a week or two and sometimes during the summer. Sometimes, we'd play outside all day long. Mrs. Jones spent so much quality time with me and my neighborhood friend Cynthia Henderson. Mrs. Jones is the reason why right now, I know how to play the piano. She sat patiently, teaching me detail by detail beautiful songs that I remember this day still. She was a very beautiful person inside and out. She was warm and delicate, comforting and encouraging. She cooked daily and invited me to have dinner with she and Mr. Jones many days. She let me jump up and down on her black trampoline. I can remember her walking through her house on her plush carpet with her isotoner slippers on her beautiful feet. Her nails were pretty and her skin was soft and even toned. She displayed a knock-out smile all the time. I sometimes wondered how could any one individual be as happy as she was all the time. She took me to church with her on Sundays sometimes and she would take me to the store with her buying me little treats.. Never mind me, I'm just reminiscing!! I remember when Mr. Jones passed, Mrs. Jones said, " I just want to be with my Marvin!!". She loved him with everything she had in her. They truly were model citizens and a model couple. I will always love and respect them both. While I am grieving over the loss, I know she's in a much better place and she finally got her wish to reunite with her Marvin. May God bless you and keep you safe always. Here's my gift of love to the entire family....God will provide you with peace.
John Burson
November 4, 2008
Marvin, Delores and Christine: It's been a long time since we've been in touch; but as former Powhatan Street neighbors, and you Marvin as the Best Man at my wedding; the entire Jones Family have never been far from neither my mind or Mary's. Our prayers are with you, always. Love you guys. John/Mary Burson
Missionary Audrey Fleming-Hawkins, MBA, CISSP
November 4, 2008
To Ms. Corine, Ms. Peggy and family,
May God bless, wrap his arms and cover each of you in the blood and precious name of Jesus at this time.
It has been such a long time since I had seen Ms. Christine, not since I left Richmond in 1981.
I remember as a little girl when I played with Peggy, Diane, Sheila and Deborah, we would be at Ms. Corine's house when Ms. Christine would visit. She always kept us on our toes especially when we did something that was not right.
We will all miss her and loved her, but God loved her best. Ms. Christine has made her transition from Earth to Glory.
Ms. Christine rest on and Rest in the Lord until we meet again.
Joyce Davis Coleman
November 4, 2008
Dear Marvin Jr., Delores & Christine,
Your family in Boston are with you in spirit as you celebrate your mother's life. We loved Aunt Christine and will remember her warmly. God be with you and all of our family.
Cal & Naomi Terrell
November 3, 2008
Dear Delores and Family,
Our sincere condolences to each family member. We love your Mother, she was such a sweetheart. I will never forget her smiling face and sweet spirit.
Blessings to each of you as you celebrate her life.
Joyce Pleasant-Crews
November 3, 2008
Christine and Family
Our deepest condolence. Our hearts go out to you and your family. Just remember, your mom is at peace and will forever live in you.
Joyce Pleasant-Crews and Family
Rance & Gwen Webb
November 3, 2008
Christine, we are so sorry to hear about your mother. I thank you for the news as you've continued in my thoughts and prayers. Now that your mom is at peace, I trust that you and your family will find strength and comfort in the promises of our Lord.
.
Pete Seifert
November 3, 2008
Christine - At your wedding I briefly met your Mother and my first impression was, what an amazing woman this lady is. Your family stayed with her to make sure she was involved and taken care of throughout the ceremony and dinner. I truly felt your family and her friends has an immense love and respect for your mother. I'm sure she touched a lot of hearts in her ministry, my condolences go out to you, Murray, your family and all her friends.
Evelyn Gilbert
November 3, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Archer Dabney
November 3, 2008
Rev. Christine was a friend of my aunt, Mildred Lewis. I also admired her for her charm and personality.May her fond memories remain a brilliant testimony- forever. Deacon Archer L. Dabney, FBC, South Richmond.
Archer Dabney
November 3, 2008
Rev. Catherine was a friend of my Aunt Mildred Lewis. I also admired her for her charm and personality.May her fond memories remain a brilliant testimony for years to come. Deacon Archer L. Dabney, FBC, South Richmond.
Kendra Hill
November 3, 2008
Ms. Delores, I knew your mother and she had a beautiful spirit and was a beautiful person. My prayers are with you and your family. I know how it feels, I just lost my father. I miss see you and your family.
Mike Gray
November 3, 2008
Christine and family, I just want to extend my condolence to you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Randi Thompson
November 3, 2008
The memories that I have of my great grandmother are gratifying.
I can remember from about 7-12 years old, those long, adventurous trips out to Richmond, Virigina to go and visit my great grandma Christine, 'cause according to my dad (Donald G. Thompson), 'you could not pass Richmond without seeing [his] grandma'.
You did not know how old grandma Christine was back then, but all that you needed to know was that she would put you to shame in a running race, and youth was truly not on your side. Based on what I have gathered from her Obituary, she was probably about 79 back then-and still running.
Grandma Christine was fun and spontaneous. She was the only grandmother visiting the Oxford Knolls apartments swimming pool, in a bathing suit, swimming with her grandkids and enjoying the children of the then less fortunate community where me, my 5 brothers and sisters, and parents had lived at the time.
I remember great-grandma had all these different talents. I admired her so much. She could play the piano, wake up at 5AM and still look beautiful, and she could speak fluent 'Gibberish' to communicate with and understand babies, as she'd say.
I would never forget the time me and my cousin Ladina spent a couple of nights at her home, and she had this great big box of jewerly with diamonds and pearls, turqouise, silver and gold, and this one star pen that kind of stood out.
We would sit in the family room and play piano, and she would tell us different stories, and we would learn new things about our family. I had learned that grandma had french roots, and she'd talk about the penny candy of her time that she and her friends would go and get from her father. We'd also go through pictures.
One of the pictures vivid in my memory is the black and white portrait of my great grandfather, 'Marvin', looking young and sharp.
If my memory serves me correctly, I was still there in the home when my great grandfather rested in peace, and Great grandma told us that 'he hadn't waken up'.
Looking back, their relationship was a model relationship. You could tell that even as years passed, she was genuinely in love with him. Unlike the modern older couples of today, they still smiled at eachother, sat in the same room together, they ate together, and did not have separate bedrooms. And although she had the looks, femininity, and a smile to die for-she never remarried.
My grandmother (Delores G. Jones), had once told me that she loved when her mama came to her school, because she was soooo pretty, and all of her friends admired her beauty. She was a pearls woman : ) I can relate to that excitement and pride that she probably felt saying that 'this is my mother', because I felt the exact same way-when she came out to the pool, and I can remember telling everyone 'this is my grandma'.
As I had gotten a little older-we were passing Richmond to go to Georgia : ), and the last time seeing my grandmother, I was aware that she was facing some type of health challenge, but she remained in high spirits, and aged so beautifully. She just wanted to pose and take pictures with everyone. It was amazing to see her that way, despite whatever she had been going through.
I will forever reminisce her innocent elegance, beauty, radiance, enthusiam, and passion for life in general. And though her passing saddens me, I can live with the belief that she is in a better place, and joining the two men she truly loves... God, and her husband, my great-grandfather, 'Marvin'.
Grandma Christine-you are truly missed, and I will aspire to be the woman, wife, and mother you were and will always be.
I am 20 years old now, and I hope my son will have fond memories of me, as such that I share with my grandmother -Grandma 'Pinky', father, great aunt Christine, and great uncle 'Butch' of you and your everlasting presence.
Avis Adams
November 3, 2008
Dear Delores,
Although I never met your mom, by knowing you, I know she was/is a great spirit, loved by all her family and friends. As you know, she is always, infinitely, with you and your families.
Peace, my dear, peace.
Nola Tonkin
November 3, 2008
I've never had the opportunity to meet Reverend Jones, but did have the good fortune to meet her daughter Christine, now married to my cousin Murray. And as a mother myself, I know Reverend Jones must have been happy to know that she will live on in her wonderful children, as well as in the community she served.
My condolences to all who knew and loved her.
Virginia Bohor
November 3, 2008
Hear my voice when I call, O LORD; be merciful to me and answer me. ... Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me, O God my Savior. Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me. Psalm 27:7,9-10
Dear Cristine, I trust that you will find comfort on the beautiful memories you shared with your mother. Sincerely, Virginia
Xenia Cecilia Allen
November 3, 2008
Oh my. I am so sorry to read this morning about your loss. Moms certainly are very special. You took very good care of her during her last years. Know that your mom is alive because everything is Spirit, and so she only shed her outer human garment. Her work here in this life is done, and she now rests within the arms of our Father where there is always Peace, Love and Joy.
Jennifer Long
November 3, 2008
One of God's angels has made her way back home. You will be missed. Your niece
Rosemarie Wilson
November 3, 2008
Delores and family,
Our prayers and words of comfort to you and your family during this time. I thank God for you providing me and my family the honor of meeting your family during her visit to San Diego. May God continue to bless you and your family and may she rest in peace.
Geri Murphy
November 2, 2008
Dear Christine & Family,
My deepest sympathies in the loss of your beloved mother. May memories keep you and heaven sustain you as you go through this time. Wishing you all peace like the river flows.
Your cousin
Ernest and Ellen Massenberg Jr
November 2, 2008
To my loving family,
I am truly sorry about the loss of your mother but relieved to know that she is with our Father in Heaven. We love you very much.
Jacquelin Peters
November 2, 2008
Dear Christine and family,
My mother, Janice and I send our love and sympathy to you all at the loss of your beautiful Mother. I hope you find consolation in the fact that she lived long, thanks to the honor and care you gave her. Mr. and Mrs. Jones bring to mind many wonderful memories for me, as I know they always will for you.
Love,
Jacqui
Florence Bailey-Gray
November 2, 2008
Chris and Family,
I pray that you take comfort in knowing that, your sweet mother is now in the arms of our Heavenly Father where, she's strived all of her life to be. Always touching the hearts and souls of so many with, God in her words, love in her heart and the prettiest smile always! My life was certainly enriched for having known this wonderful woman.
Linda Johnson
November 2, 2008
"May you find peace resting in the arms of the Lord." God bless and keep you.
BRENDA LONG-BUTLER
November 2, 2008
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE, I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR SMILE AND YOUR SWEETNESS.
YOUR NIECE
Etonya (Tony) Beard
November 2, 2008
Dear Mother Jones, may you rest in internal peace and love with our heavenly Father. You were very special to me as a child and that continues to this day. May God continue to bless your earthly family as your presence in their lives will never cease. Love always.
Lin Koch
November 2, 2008
Christine and Family,
My sincerest condolences on your loss of your dear mother. I know you will always cherish the love and time you shared together.
Love, Lin
Denice Fractious
November 2, 2008
May you rest in peace.
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