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Elma Brinn Jones VIRGINIA BEACH - Elma Brinn Jones, 89, died Saturday Oct. 16, 2010. She was born Nov. 16, 1920 to Pearl J. and James S. Brinn in Hyde County, North Carolina. She moved to the Tidewater area when she married. Elma was a member of the Laurel Avenue Church of Christ in Chesapeake for 63 years. For many of those years, she taught youth Sunday school class and was active in the Ladies Ministries. She was predeceased by her husband, Dewey W. Jones and her son, Dewey A. Jones. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Shelby Jones Bennett and husband James of Virginia Beach and Ruth Jones Headen and husband Todd of Kentwood, Mich.; two grandsons, Jeff Bennett and wife Lisa of Powder Springs, Ga., and Derek Jones and wife Megan of Virginia Beach; two great-granddaughters, Madison and Macy Bennett of Powder Springs. A visitation will be held Tuesday, Oct. 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Smith and Williams Funeral Home, 4889 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, Oct. 20, at 11 a.m. at Avalon Church of Christ, 844 Woodstock Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464 In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Mid Atlantic Christian University, 715 North Poindexter St., Elizabeth City, NC 27909. You may pay your condolences at www.smithandwilliamskempsville.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 18, 2010.

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Andrea Ange Layman

October 21, 2010

Ruth,
Sorry to hear of your Mom, you will always have her love in your heart. keep going strong in the Lord. My love and prayers are with you and the family.

October 20, 2010

Many happy memories were shared with your mother. May God put his arms around you'll and hold you through this very difficult time. Know that she is indeed with her Lord and Savior.

Love in Him,
Frances (Nimmo) Tolleson

mindy baker

October 19, 2010

Shelby, I just wanted to let you know that even though I'm far away I love you and have been praying for you. I know there is nothing I could say to make the situation better. Just remember that she is with our father in heaven, and take comfort in that. I love you.

Mark and Lynnette Johnson

October 19, 2010

Shelby and Jimmy, we're thinking of you with the loss of your mother. But rejoicing that the separation is only in this world and you will be reunited in heaven. Our prayers are with you.

Eddie Lowen

October 19, 2010

Shelby and Ruth, peace and hope as you say goodbye to your mother, but only for a little while.

Sherri Young

October 19, 2010

Ruth,
I was sorry to hear about your mother's homegoing. She was a wonderful lady and I remember the times you and her spent with us. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Sherri (White) Young

Beth BonDurant

October 19, 2010

I know you will all miss her, just as I know you rejoice that she has completed her earthly journey and is in the presence of her Creator. What a legacy of faith she left you!

Dee Morin

October 18, 2010

Ruth and Todd, so sorry for your loss. Elma sounds like an amazing woman. I know you will miss her but take comfort that she is with our Father and we will see her again... Be blessed and have safe travels. Praying for your family.

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