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Emily Jones Obituary
She was born to Dr. Thomas Nathan Braddock & Vivian Lee Braddock of West Point, MS on May 2, 1947. She is survived by her two sons Braddock & William and their father Colbert Jones.
Emily was a member of West Point High School's tight-knit class of 1965, a 1969 graduate of Ole Miss with degrees in English and Journalism, and holds a degree in Bank Marketing from the University of Colorado.
A former feature writer and Northwest Mississippi bureau chief for the Commercial Appeal, account manager for Security State Bank of Starkville, and monthly magazine editor for the Federal Land Bank in New Orleans, she returned to Mississippi to act as Executive Director of the Mississippi Restaurant Association in Jackson. Coming home to the Golden Triangle later in life she served as Lifestyles editor for the Starkville Daily News, winning numerous awards from the Mississippi Press Association. Her first collection of humorous essays, Love, Laughter & Losing My Keys, twice made the Clarion-Ledger's weekly list of 10 bestselling books in Mississippi. Aging Fearlessly was her second book.
A visitation will be hosted at Welch Funeral Home in Starkville, MS from 2:00pm-4:00pm on June 18, 2023.
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Scott Murrah
July 6, 2023
Condolences to her family. She was a best friend of my sister Linda Murrah Clark.
Linda Sullivan
June 19, 2023
Emily was string and brave and while I have been fighting for 9 years she always gave me the courage to continue up. You will be missed
Larry Jones, Lexington, KY
June 18, 2023
Emily was a special friend for many years. Her enthusiasm infected everyone. Her joy will be missed. Prayers and blessings are for the family.
Larry McHaney
June 18, 2023
I grew up across the street from Emily. My earliest memories are playing "mother may I" and "red light, green light" in her front yard on summer nights. That and Dr. Tom's brand new early edition Tbird. Emily was always a friend and kind to everyone. She will be missed.
Pat Braddock Simmons and Buddy Simmons
June 15, 2023
Cannot adjust to the reality that we will not be sharing peach or elderberry wine, never ending laughter and conversations. Emily was a spitfire and delight. We shared genes and love of plop gardens, found animals and thoughts that were a little left of center. Love my memory of Emily´s Popcorn Cake at the family reunion. If we had been children we would have been banned from sitting with each other as mischief and laughter were a given. She had this effect on every one, bringing out youth and laughter. We hatched a plan to write a cookbook together "Outta My Head", yet geographic distance and life matters interfered. Emily, you inspired so many, provided so many laughs and good times. My Dear Cousin I toast your life with a glass of elderberry wine. Till we meet again.
Julian (Danny) Blake
June 15, 2023
Emily hosted a small get together for members of the WPHS Class of 65 a few years ago . I will always treasure our short but memorable dance with her at her house in Starkville MS . Emily will be in our thoughts and will miss her sweet personality .
Barbara Corrine Dunn Lowry
June 15, 2023
Deepest Sympathy for Emily´s sons and Friends. Emily never meet a stranger and was loved and admired by so many. Heaven has a new Angel.
Barbara Corrine Dunn Lowry
June 15, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Priscilla Harper
June 15, 2023
Bob joins me in sympathy and prayer that you will feel God´s love and comfort as you face this time of great loss. Priscilla Allen Harper WPHS C/O `63
Craig Smith
June 14, 2023
A light has gone out.
Susanne Allen Thomas
June 14, 2023
With sympathy and friendship,
Susanne Allen Thomas
Jackie and Nina Wofford
June 14, 2023
We will continue to remember you in our prayers.
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