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Melville Jones Obituary

Funeral service will be held Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at Greater New Antioch Baptist Church with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Published by AL.com (Birmingham) from Nov. 6 to Nov. 8, 2019.
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To the Jones and Fitts family, your love one have gone on to Glory, but life does not stop for you. Mrs Jones was a sweet lady that I knew for a long time. I have been part of this family for a long time, even though we are not kin. Mrs Jones will be missed.

Earnestine Henderson

November 26, 2019

Sending BLESSINGS and PRAYERS to the Jones family. REST in PEACE!!! My friend and longtime neighbor. You will be missed. Mary King and Family Sandy Springs Georgia

Mary King

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November 12, 2019

To the Jones Family, our prayers are with you. Sister Jones was a sweet loving Godly Lady. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help. To all the Beautiful Children and Family members you all did everything for your mom. God bless each of you. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Prayers and Love to the Family.

Daisy H. Jackson

November 8, 2019

One of the sweetest Mother's of our church. You will forever live in our hearts. No more Sunday kisses but kisses to the sky.

Monica Woods McCants

November 8, 2019

Sending our deepest sympathy to the family, as you endure your time of grief. God bless and keep you!

Brenda and Curley Lawrence

November 8, 2019

To the Jones and Fitts families, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and always. We deeply regret the passing of your loved one.
May God comfort you and keep you in His care.

The Smiley Family

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November 8, 2019

To the family of Mrs. Melville Jones,May God strength and comfort each of you only God knows the time that we are going to enter into eternal life, God went and prepared a place for a beautiful and wonderful lady, but she leaves you all memories that will go on forever cherish them and always whole her in your hearts.

Alfredia Swift

November 7, 2019

THE HALL FAMILY ;IS VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,IN ALL ARE IN OUR PRAYERS

EUNICE MURPHY

November 7, 2019

To The Jones Family:
Our Prayers are with you.
We know that to be absent from this Body is to be present with the Lord.

George & Eunice Thomas
Donna,Ryan and Tamia

November 7, 2019

My condolences to the family. May God continue to bless ,strengthen and keep you in His care today and in days to come.! I love each and everyone of you.!!!

Lovie McEntyre

November 7, 2019

RALLIS, BETTIE AND FAMILY, WE ARE SO SORRY HEAR OF THE PASSING OF MRS. JONES. HOWEVER, GOD WILL SEND FOR HIS ANGELS AND HE HAS CHOSEN A GREAT ONE...SHE CAN REST NOW.

YOU WILL CONTINUE TO BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS DURING THIS DIFFICULT JOURNEY.

CARLOS AND EDNA PARKER-TYLER

EDNA PARKER-TYLER

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November 5, 2019

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