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Patricia Jones Obituary
Her life's journey on earth began April 16, 1960, the daughter of Waverly Richard Jr. and the late Dorothy Thompson of Charles City County, Va.
At an early age, she gave her life to Christ. She graduated from Charles City County High School. She was a dedicated member of New Life Church in Hampton. She faithfully served her church as a member of the Mass Choir, the Minister's Prayer Group and the leader of the Praise and Worship Team. She also was a member of the church's softball and bowling team. At the time of her death, she had been employed for many years at Swans Cleaners in Kingsmill. She was a loving and kind person and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
She leaves to cherish and treasure her blessed memories, her husband, Sherman W. Jones Jr.; her loving children, Shequita Jones, Shemar Jones and Sherman W. Jones III; her father, Waverly Richard Jr.; her sisters, Lucia Frazier, Glennise Berkley and Sandra Richard; her brothers, Ronnie Thompson and Keith Thompson; her grandchildren, Christian, Gabrielle, Jessica, Bryant and Brandon; her aunts, Susie Tazewell and Shirley Thompson (William); her sisters-in-law; her brothers-in-law; her father-in-law, Sherman W. Jones Sr. and his wife, Edith; and a host of other loving relatives and many caring friends.
A funeral service, celebrating the life she lived, will be held noon Friday, Aug. 15, in Bethel Restoration Center (6205 Richmond Road) with Bishop Lawrence Lewis and the Rev. Reggie Berkley officiating. Interment will follow in Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery, Charles City. Family and friends will assemble by 11 a.m. Friday at 8565 Pocahontas Trail. Mrs. Jones may be viewed only on Friday in Bethel Restoration Center, beginning at 10 a.m. until the hour of her service.
Professional service entrusted to the staff of Whiting's Funeral Home, Williamsburg, Va., 757-229-3011. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Jones
Gail Greene
August 18, 2008
To the family,
Our hearts were saddened to hear of the passing of your loved one. Continue to trust in the Lord. Jesus has promised us everlasting consolation and hope through his grace and mercy. We will continually keep your family in our prayers.
May God Bless You All,
Malinda, Gail and Family
Michelle Fedele
August 15, 2008
Sherman,
So Sorry to hear about your mom--you're in my thoughts and prayers....
August 15, 2008
To Pat's Family:
Please know thay she will always be with you in your hearts and memories. GOD decided that her work on earth was complete and HE needed her to continue her good works in His vineyard. My deepest sympathy goes out to you in this time of loss.
Let God's love rest on you.
Sister Jacqueline Clemons
Katrina Bowman
August 15, 2008
To the Jones Family...I'm so sorry for your lost. She was very kind person to know. Her name for me was Big Head Bowman. My prayers are with you.I do hope you remember us. Katrina..Snoe..Starla..Tara..and Whit
Ronda Greene
August 15, 2008
To the family of Patricia
God has just open the gates for an angel to return home. May peace be with all of you in this time of need. I know Patricia is in heaven, praising the word of God. I thank God for bring her in my life in my time of despair. She encouraged me to pray and ask God to come into my life. For that, I am forever grateful. Pat would not want tears of sorrow, she would want everyone to rejoice of her entering the kingdom that God has prepared.
May the peace of God be with all of you.
Darnell Folson mother, Ronda Greene
Darius Kates
August 14, 2008
Sherman,
My thoughts and prays go with your family. Just know that god is with during this time and keep him in your life and you will see her again. May god bless you.
T'na Bell
August 14, 2008
To the family of Mrs. Pat Jones:
I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss but find great comfort in knowing she is in a much better place. Although I only knew her a short time, I was immediately drawn to her magnetic personality and sincere love for people and God. In fact the last time we spoke she was sharing with me how much she loved her church and that distance was not a factor for her because she'd found a place of worship where the Spirit reigned supreme. I am so thankful to have met Mrs. Pat. We all loved her but her Father loves her sooo much more.
Deacon Herb Pittman
August 14, 2008
My sister Pat is enjoying her time in heaven with our Lord. Thank you Lord for allowing her to worship with us. She was a faithful sister who lead by example.
To be absent from the boby is to be in the presence of the Lord.
Jay Mitchell
August 14, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Jay and Sandra
Timothy Davidson
August 14, 2008
Pat,
We will miss your smile, laugh, and the spirit-filled love that always came from your heart. We will not forget the wisdom you shared with us in Sunday School and how God used your talented voice to lead us into His presence every Sunday. We look forward to the day when we will worship together again around God's throne!
May God shower the family with unbounded peace and comfort during this time of great loss.
Timothy & Allison Davidson, Sr.
Kevin Maness
August 14, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sgt.Lloyd F. Craddock,Jr
August 14, 2008
Tiffany, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your aunt. i know your heart is sad but remember the happy times you shared with her & one day you will see her again. Be strong in the lord & he will be with you always.
The Robertson Family
August 14, 2008
To the family of Patricia Jones:
We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We know that especially during this time that God will bring comfort, strength and encouragement to your hearts and minds, as you draw closer to him. Remember to always trust him in every circumstance and situation in life. Although Pat will be greatly missed, loving memories of her will always be there to make you smile. God Bless you.
Natasha Murphy
August 14, 2008
To the family of Pat my prayers and thoughts are with you. Stay strong and God bless.
Robert, Natasha & Kaniya Murphy
brenda gedenberg
August 14, 2008
I will always have fond memories of Pat.She is a godly woman loved by all she willl be greatly missed.As Heaven is rejoicing here on earth are saddened But knowing when we are called home we will hear her singing praises and see her million dollar smile.God and her family was her life.Quita,Joe,Chris,Christian&Gabriel she loved you . .Carry the torch be the Godly men&women she brought you up tp be and carry on her legacy.She will be greatly missed by all.It was an honor to work with her.
Vanessa Brown
August 14, 2008
To the family of Pat Jones, my thoughts and prayers are with you, God will bless and comfort you. I knew your mom for a short time but her love and praise for God blessed me, we will all miss her.
Vanessa Brown,
Hampton, Virginia
Catherine Whitaker
August 14, 2008
Pat was greatly loved by ALL.......Family, Church Family, co-workers and many, many friends. We, at New Life Church will truly miss that melodious voice,.....but we know that she is now singing with God's angels and probably directing His "Women's Choir". We thank God that He allowed us to experience her wonderful presence in our lives and we will forever keep her memory dear in our hearts.
Family, you are constantly in our prayers and please know that we are always there for you. Quita, Chris and JoJo, stay strong in the Lord, keep the faith and trust in the love of Jesus. Know that we will all see your mom again someday in that "Great Praise and Worship Team" in the sky!
Bro Whit and Sis Cat (Praise Team Partner)
Gator & Nita
August 14, 2008
Sherman,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God continue to be with the family during this time of sorrow. If there is anything we can do, please let us know.
Pastor Natalie Francisco
August 14, 2008
My sincerest thoughts and prayers are with the family of Patricia Jones, a woman who exemplified and embodied genuine love for God, unconditional love for her family, joyful Christian service to God and heartfelt compassion for people. I was blessed to meet and know her through my acquaintance with Sherman and his God-given talent as a percussionist. She was so proud of him every time he played the drums and made it known to me unequivocably that she was his mother the first time I met her, and we instantly became friends. To know her was to love her, and her kind, gentle spirit will never be forgotten. Indeed it is true that she is in a better place where there was a mansion already prepared for her ... a place where there will be no more tears, fears or pain ... a place where the presence of the Lord and fullness of joy dwell. May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding keep and guard the hearts and minds of the Jones family and all who cherish the memory and legacy of Patricia.
Monica Adkins Coles
August 13, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
MR&Mrs.Julia Brown,Earl Opie
August 13, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
La Verne Seldon
August 13, 2008
It was good to see pat in wal mart last month because we had not seen each other for many years we talked for a while about old times and it was a great joy to spend time together and share some old memories from way back when and we telling each other how good it was to see each other not knowing that it would be the last time but god needed a angel so he pulled her number and called her home to be with him,all that knew her will miss her but she will always be in our hearts
Margaret Brown Elder
August 13, 2008
To The Family Of Tricia, I know your hearts are heavy now because Tricia has gone on to glory to get her reward but always remember the legacy that she has left behind & strive to continue her mission & that is to tell everyone about Jesus & his love & one day we shall see her again.i can only imagine the time that the angels are having now with your mom,grandma & great grandma singing & shouting.what a time what a time. i pray that the spirit of God will forever be with you.
Essie Robinson, GiaVonni Turner, Bridgette Allen and Audrey Boone (The Robinson Family)
August 13, 2008
May God continue to strengthen you and your family. We pray that God's word and Spirit can comfort your grieving hearts. "Ms Pat" will be truly missed for she was always so thoughtful and kind.
Mary Jones
August 13, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the 'New Life church"family. I will always have wonderful memories of how Pat's ministering, blessed me and many others as she ministered with the Mass choir. She is now singing with those Heavenly Angels, OH!!! what a Joy it must be in Heaven since she has joined the Heavenly Choir. May the presence of the Holy Spirit comfort you during this time.
Robin Boone
August 13, 2008
To the Family of Pat Jones:
I would like to express my heart felt sympathy to you all. I have watched Pat down throught the years at church and I can say without a doubt that she was a Godly woman, who loved and served God. As the book of Psalms states : "Blessed in the sight of the Lord is the death of one of his saints." I know that Pat is rejoicing knowing that she has finally moved from labor to reward and she is praising around the throne of Jesus.
To the family especially her children, take confort in these words. As the days and weeks go by remember to look to the Lord who is your sustainer and strenght during this trying time. As Christians we can be assured that we will see her again one day.
Finally my prayers and thoughts are with you all. Be blessed and stay encouraged..
Yours in Christ
Robin & Justina Boone
New Life Church
Hampton, VA
Brenda Hill
August 13, 2008
She has fought a good fight and kept the faith,
She has praised him in the morning and until the sun has gone down,
And now God has said my daughter, come to receive your just reward.
Pat will truly be missed but her praise and worship will always be remembered in our heads and our hearts.
Brenda Hill
New Life Church Health Ministry
Sandra Jackson
August 13, 2008
Sheqita, JoJo, & Chris;
We are so sadden by the loss of your mom. We pray that God will give you all comfort and peace during this trying time.
The Jackson Family (Morris, Sandra, Derrick, Janeen
& Carl)
Christmas 2007 Aunt Pat at the Table
Christopher Richard
August 13, 2008
Aunt Pat. Wow I cant believe you are gone. I just want to give God all the Praise for you. I just want to thank him for giving me the opportunity to know you and hear you praise the wonderful name of Jesus. I know you are in a better place. Lord God keep her kids strong. With nothing but love, Chris
Judy Johnson
August 13, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. My heart was also broken by the news of Pat's passing. In the short time I've have known her as a coworker at Pfaltzgraff..I was truly blessed for having known her. She was such a wonderful and sweetest person that I have ever met and worked with and I will always remember her with fondest memories. Pat is one of God's sweetest angel now!
Joyce Ward
August 13, 2008
My prayers for strength and comfort are with your family. I know that Pat is in the presence of the Lord where she is praising him continually and OH!What Joy she has now.I am forever grateful to know her and to love her. We are a family,and nothing will ever change that, sisters in Christ aways. Someday we will be together. Comfort each other in this truth. LOVE JOYCE "Mass Choir"
Nicole Francisco
August 13, 2008
I will always love and miss Mrs. Jones. She will always hold a special place in my heart. Her kindness and compassion for others has always made her stand out from everyone else. I'll never forget our wonderful dinner together and our times singing with "God's Alliance" for her praise and worship events at New Life. She will be greatly missed! I can't wait to see you again Mrs. Jones! Hugs and kisses to Quita, Sherm, and Shemar & Mr. Jones. Let me know if there is anything you all need...
Love you all dearly,
Sharon Christian
August 13, 2008
Ann & Family,
I will always remember Pat from CC school days. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sharon Christian
Naomi Francisco
August 13, 2008
Sherman,
My heart and prayers go out to you during this time. I love you and will continue to pray for you and your family as I understand how you feel since my mother went home to be with the Lord at the same age.
Love,
Grandma Naomi
Etta Eggleston
August 13, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family now. Our family will truly miss Pat's loving and kind face every day at Swan. We know she loved the Lord with her whole heart and loved singing praises to God. We know she is singing praises now in heaven. Keep strong in your faith and live by the great example of love, grace and compassion she set for you. We will treasure the time we had on earth with her and look forward to seeing her again someday.
Rick, Etta, Marie, Loretta, Robbie, & Ricky Eggleston & Dawn Newsome
Staff at Swan Cleaners
August 13, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family at this time. Pat will be greatly missed by our whole family, all of her co-workers/friends at Swan and by the many customers who loved her. She was a great asset to Swan and we miss her.
Staff at Swan Cleaners
Alfreda Hampton
August 13, 2008
Jones Family,
It broke my heart to hear of Pat's passing, but I know she's in a better place. I'm going to miss her presence at New Life Church, but I know her spirit lives on forever in each of you. May God give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Larry & Nina Farrish
August 13, 2008
We send our condolences to the family. Pat will be greatly missed. She was a beautiful person. We take comfort in knowing she is in a better place and we will see her again. We pray God's peace and comfort for Quita, JoJo, Chris, Chritian and Gabrielle.
Glenda McAuley
August 13, 2008
My condolences to the Jones Family. May God give you peace during this time of sorrow.
New Life Church member
Carolyn Brown
August 13, 2008
May God be the glory, to such a very warm and considerate person that I have had the pleasure of working with through my years at Swan Cleaners. May you the flowers that she has produced (Quita, Jo & Chris + her loving grands Christian & Gabreille) find comfort in our Lord during your loss. I've enjoyed talks that she would give me in sharing her belief and faith in Christ, for God has placed her as a very special flower that we one day will see again. May the Lord keep on blessing her entire family for she is Free from pain and has all the gain that we one day will see too. She will always be in our hearts, and will be very much missed.
Shirley Bellamy
August 13, 2008
I send my condolences to the family. I will never forget how thoughtful Pat was. I pray that God will keep the family in perfect peace.
Love Shirley Bellamy (New Life Church member)
Diedra Jones
August 13, 2008
With sympathy during this difficult time as you'll remember your mother. "With loving thoughts at this very difficult time". May you feel comfort and warmth from those around you. May the Lord bless Quita, JoJo Chris, Chritian and Gabreille and your mother is in a better place. So let us rejoice.
Love you'll
From: Deacon Ralph, Sister Gwendolyn, Sister Diedra, Bro.Brian
James, Krista &james jr. Wilkins
August 13, 2008
I send my condolences to the family, may God bless you all. I am sorry to hear about "Pat" she will be missed by us all, God had already prepared a special place for Pat in his house.
Hohenfels, Germany
Renita Boothe
August 13, 2008
Quita, JoJo Chris, Chritian and Gabreille, We love you and we will always be there for you when you need us. We loved Pat like she was our own birth sister. Please remember all the good times we all shared and the trips and all the fun and laughter.And please do not forget the holidays and any day get togethers we had. Remember the ice storm in Williamsburg on Christmas Eve and we all piled up at our home. That was the best Christmas even. We are family.
Never forget the things that your mother and nana taught you about loving Christ. She gave you a gift that is more precious then anything else in this world" An example of how a Woman of God should be.
Your mother and nana fought a good fight and she kept the faith and now God has called his daughter home to be with him. I can imagine what God told her when she entered the gates, " Come unto me my child and suffer no more, I love you." I can just see Pat now. She is up in heaven just singing and shouting and rejoicing. We loved Pat and she will always be a part of our lives because she has left such a tremendous imprint on our hearts.
Love William and Renita Boothe, Newport News, Virginia
GLORIA BROOM
August 13, 2008
On behalf of the Mt Calvary Baptist Church family, we extend our heartfelt sympathy towards the family and to our member Deac. Ronnie Thompson who have lost a real jewel. Stay strong in the Lord and keep the faith...Sis Gloria Broom, Clerk
August 13, 2008
We grew up together and I will always remember you. Patricia Coles/Carter/Monica/Lois Chapman and Helen Bright from Charles City, Now in Hampton,Va.
Belinda Lutas-Spencer
August 13, 2008
Although my heart ached when I heard of Pat's homegoing, I have to rejoice in knowing that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Praise God she knows her Savior. My prayers are with Pat's family as well as my home church, New Life. God bless,
Marilyn Brown Crump
August 13, 2008
I send my deepest condolences to the entire family regarding the loss of your loved one. I have known this family for many years beginning with the grandfather. You all are known for your service and faithfulness to God. May God in his infinite wisdom continue to comfort you during this your hour of sorrow.
Aunt Susie
August 13, 2008
To the children, carry on as Tricia would have it because she taught you.
Alright now, we're gonna miss her praise! Auntie knows that she is singing and giving God nothing but high praise.
Colin &Thressa Lee
August 13, 2008
Dear Quita, JOJO.Chris & Family:
Colin and I offererd you our deepest sympathy in the home going of your Mother Patricia,"Ms. Jones". She was a wonderful lady and we feel the world was a better place because she was here. Her smile could light up a room and her heart shared love wherever she was.May her love always surround and lift you up. Remember her life and lived as she did. A Godly woman an example for us all.Faithful is He who has called us and He will workout those things that concerned us. You all will be continuously in our hearts and prayers.
Colin & Thressa Lee
Oscar and Cheryl Wright
August 13, 2008
Our prayers are with the family that God will comfort them in the loss of such a loving, wonderful, and faithful woman of God. The heavens are rejoicing as they welcome a dedicated servant of the Lord.
Prayerfully,
Bishop Lawrence & Carolyn Lewis
August 13, 2008
Our deepest condolences are with the family but we know all heaven is rejoicing because a faithful trooper has entered. We know Pat is probably leading the praise team because she truly loved praising her God! May God continue to comfort your hearts. We truly loved Pat for her commitment and dedication to the Lord and her New Life Church family.
Lovingly and prayerfully,
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