Martha Jones

Mrs. Martha Jones, of 601 Carter St., Petersburg, Va., entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010, at the Chippenham Medical Center, Richmond, Va.

Martha was born April 21, 1952, to the late Viola Barnes and George Davis of Petersburg, Va. Besides her parents, Martha was preceded in death by two grandmothers, Viola Davis and Martha Baskerville; one great-grandmother, Lena C. Barnes; and four uncles; and two aunts.

Martha received her education in the Petersburg Public School System and graduated with the Class of 1971. She attended LaRose Beauty Institute, where she received her beautician's license and later studied at John Tyler Community College, where she received an associate degree in early childhood development. She was a member of the Petersburg Registered Beauticians. She also received her bachelor's in Biblical studies from Rovear Christian University.

Martha was a dedicated member of the Zion Apostolic Christian Memorial Temple for over 30 years. She served faithfully as The Leader of the Tribe of Multiple Blessings, as a member of the Usher Board and Women's Ministry. She was also a participating member of the Jubliee Singers, along with many other capacities during her membership.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, three children, Tabatha Barnes, friend (Stanley), Terry Barnes Sr., friend (Tracy), and Richard Jones, friend (Jessica); goddaughter, Laura Herron; grandchildren, Terrell Fisher, Davonte' Mason, Terry Barnes Jr., Marliqua Barnes, Quadrick Barnes, TaTiyanna Barnes and Hernasia Roache; one great-granddaughter, Jaliyih Mason; four brothers, James Barnes, Robert Barnes, William Barnes and Fletcher Barnes; three sisters, Gloria Lipscomb (Frederick Sr.) Vanessa Barnes of Newport News, Va., and Viola McWilliams (Willie) of Huntsville, Ala.; one uncle, Joseph Barnes of Newport News, Va.; five aunts, Irene Booker (James) of Centerville, Ga., Viola Green (George), Barbara Copeland (Donald), Alice Baskerville and Dianne Weeks (Ernesto); seven nieces; seven nephews; and a host of cousins to include her devoted friends, Annette, Patrice, Tambra, Dee-Dee, Charmaine; and many other relatives, friends and all the members of Zion Apostolic Temple.

Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Jones will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, at the Zion Apostolic Christian Memorial Church, 1601 S. Youngs Road, Petersburg; Bishop Samuel Wright Sr., pastor, officiating, Interment to follow in the Dinwiddie Memorial Park.

The family may be contacted by calling (804) 733-2082 and 733-4406.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010, at the chapel of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment.

Family members and friends are invited to pay tribute and view a memorial video to Mrs. Jones at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the trusted staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.