Mimi-Jones-Obituary

Mimi Jones

May 4, 1947 – Jul 26, 2020 (Age 73)

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BORN
May 4, 1947
DIED
July 26, 2020
AGE
73

Obituary

Mimi Jones was a civil rights activist who was the subject of a nationally famous photograph of a "swim-in" in St. Augustine, Florida. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.

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My deepest condolences to the family. May you find comfort in your treasured memories of Your loved one and May God continue to comfort you in the days, months and years ahead.

To the Jones Family my heart cries out, “May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and gave everlasting comfort and good hope by means of underserved kindness, comfort your hearts and make you firm.” 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17.

"Injustice often inflames passions, she will be remembered for her Passion." her love for humankind.

Gwendolyn Quezaire-Presutti NABS (National Association of Black Storytellers) member of Connecticut.

As a 7 year old in 1964, I was not yet aware of the Civil Rights movement. I was, however, becoming very aware of the Vietnam War..... the dishonesty and hateful divisions among the American people, and what a horrible immediate future awaited me, in our immediate family. I was a little girl growing up, in a big world full of anger, hurt and hate - carefully observing the state of human relationships among Americans. It didn't look good.
Greater awareness came in high school. ...

Mimi u were an icon. May u rest n Peace

Mimi was a powerful woman and a most dynamic spirit. Her genuine love of people and her ability to open her heart and pull you in brought peace and comfort to all who knew her. We shed tears because we will miss her and miss how she made us feel - loved and accepted.

So sorry for your lost and God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family's...My heartfelt condolences to the family's

Mimi Jones-
Personal Shero, Community Fixture, Local Legend, National Icon. Friend. Missed, but Mission complete, and never Forgotten.

Monty

Ms. Mimi Jones has always been a beacon of light and hope in our Roxbury community! She has been a stalwart supporter of the arts and performance community. May her legacy live on and may she rest in power.
Respectfully submitted,
Paul White, Jr.