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Helen Jones Obituary
Jones
January 31, 1952-
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Columbus, GA- God in his wisdom and compassion summoned His servant to rest on Saturday, November 3, 2012.
A celebration of the life service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 4th Street Missionary Baptist Church, 222-5th St., Columbus,GA,31901. Her pastor, Rev. J.W. Jones, of Peaceful Baptist Church will be the eulogist and officiating the service. Visitation will be Friday, November 9, 2012 at International Funeral Home, 927-5th Ave., Columbus, GA from 2:00-6:00 pm. The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Omega Omega Service will be held Saturday morning at 10:00 am at the church.
She was born January 31, 1952 in Columbus, GA to the late Johnny Harris, Sr. and Mrs. Nina Thomas Harris.
She graduated from George Washington Carver High School in 1970. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Columbus College, Master's in Education from Troy State University, Education Specialist in Education from Troy State University and Doctorate in Education from Nova Southern University.
Helen was united in Holy Matrimony to Collins Jones, Jr. December 28, 1970. She confessed her love for Christ at an early age at Liberty Hill Baptist Church. She was currently a member of Peaceful Baptist Church where she served in many capacities including a deaconess.
She was employed by the Muscogee County School District fo 32 years. She was a Kindergarden teacher at Forrest Road Elementary, Matthews Elementary, and Waddell Elementary schools, She later became a Counselor at Hannan Magnet Academy and was currently the Counselor at Martin Luther King Elementary School. She was a member of the following: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporate and The American Business Women's Association(ABWA)-DeBouch Chapter where she was the current President.
Chershing her memories other than her mother are: a loving and devoted husband, Collins Jones, Jr.; son, Collins Jones, III (Kimberly); five sisters, Merita Terry (Willie) of Atlanta, Georgia, Wanda Chambers, Sylvia Buckner (Mark), Midge Gaines (Larry), Dr. Patricia Tuggle (Frank) all of Columbus, Georgia; two brothers, Bishop Johnny Harris, Jr. and Willie Harris (Elder Sonja) both of Columbus Georgia; four grandchildren, Collins Jones, IV and Chandler Jones, both of Warner Robins, Georgia, Collins Diondre Jones of Columbus, Georgia and Brittany Jones of Atlanta, Georgia. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and special friends will also cherish her memory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Helen Jones
December 5, 2012
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Dorothy Phillips
November 24, 2012
To The Jones and Harris Families,
It was so hard for me to believe Helen is gone, yet we know to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.You all have my deepest sympathy.
Love Always
Your Cousin
Murielene McCray Robinson
November 20, 2012
Collins,Tank,Nina and family,I can't seem to find any type of closure to the dismise of my beloveth cousin,Helen.The only thing that seems to help me is,I know that she will live forever and ever.
Sade Jones
November 14, 2012
Dr. Jones you inspired me in so many ways. Thank you. I love you ans i'm really going to miss you
November 14, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Denita Shaw
November 13, 2012
May God continue to strengthen the Jones family. God has picked a beautiful flower from the garden to take home.
Shirley Bouie
November 12, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Jones and Harris family. Helen such a wonderful person. May prayers are with the families. Patrica, I am keeping you in my prayers.
Devorine Hinton
November 12, 2012
Coach Jones and Tank may GOD strengthen you and provide you with the comfort you need during this most difficult time. Mrs. Jones will truly be missed, she was an outstanding and caring person. She has made a difference in so many children and adult lives (mine especially)that will not go unnoticed. She will be missed but now it's time for her to go receive her reward(s) from the most high. RIP DR./Mrs.Helen Jones
Denise Perryman
November 11, 2012
My deepest sympathies are extended to the Jones and Harris families. Helen was a joy to know and a blessing to all who encountered her.
Forest Rd Kindergarten Class 1975
Antoinette Latrice Ann Boddie
November 11, 2012
To the Harris and the Jones families, I am so sadden to hear of your loss. May God our Father comfort you all. Mrs. Jones was the same no matter when I saw her. She always gave me a long warm hug. She never forgot me or my name. I am gone miss that. I've been knowing her and her family since I was 5 years old. I feel like my sister passed too. She is in the arms of the Lord. We don't need to cry or weep for she is in a good place with God our Father. Even now my heart is heavy.
Patricia Hugley Green
November 11, 2012
Our deepest sympathy and our sincere prayer of comfort and peace for the family.
Wayne Bailey
November 11, 2012
I offer my condolences to the Jones and Harris families. The Bailey family also grieves with you. The long marriage of happiness and love shared by Fat and Helen is a testament to their wedding vows. Rest assure that her sprit is still amongst us and she is happy.
Walter Barker III
November 10, 2012
I sign this guest book with a heavy heart. You have been many things to many people.You were my kindergarten teacher,my neighbor,my cousin.Now youre Gods Angel. You go claim your reward.
JoAnne Vazquez
November 10, 2012
Dr. Jones and I have been friends for over 20 years. Our friendship started when my Son was in her Kindergarten class. I never had to worry about him as long as she was with him. He LOVED and ADORED her and looked up to her for guidance. We will miss her so much. God bless Mr. Jones and the rest of her family.
Linda Jones
November 10, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Johnathan Veal
November 10, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of your loss and I send my deepest sympathy to the family. My God comfort you and keep you in the palm of his hand during your time of sorrow. Mrs. Jones was truly a beautiful person, wife, and mother. She will truly be missed. Tank and Mr. Jones, you are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless. JV
April Jones
November 10, 2012
Cousin..You lived an amazing life and touch many people. You will forever be missed.
Jeanette Marshall
November 10, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Harris/Jones Family.
“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.”- Psalm 91:1
November 10, 2012
Kimerly Brown
Case Manager
MCPEC
Gudance Services/Homeless Department
2960 Macon Road
Kasey Trombley
November 10, 2012
I have been truly blessed by knowing Dr. Helen Jones. I always loved to hear her referring to the students at MLK as "her babies". To me that spoke volumes of her character and heart! She truly loved and cared for each one of those babies. She wasn't just their counselor she was their Angel. She will be missed by so many and I thank GOD that I was blessed with knowing her.
November 9, 2012
I will always rember you for your warm and caring spirit. You were indeed a true woman of grace and style. Take your rest now and know that you will always be in our hearts forever Loretta Branscomb-Myers
Kathy Gierer
November 9, 2012
Collins and Tank---I've known Helen for many years and don't believe I ever saw her without a smile. She was such a sweetheart. My deepest condolences to you and all of your family members.
Tony & Brenda Williams
November 9, 2012
Thinking of you and lifting you up in prayer. May God bless and keep you in his care.
Dr. DeCarlos Wardlaw
November 9, 2012
I pray that the Jones Family finds peace during this most difficult time.
Denice Means
November 9, 2012
You have been a special loving person every since I've known you.The wprld will miss you as will I.God Bless and keep the family.
Dollie Williams
November 9, 2012
Rip Dr.Jones u will be miss.Your family and friends will always have u in their Heart forever.
michael johnson
November 9, 2012
there are some things i may not know there are some places i cant go but i am sure of this one thing that God is real for i can feal him in my soul may God bless and keep you at this time of sorrow
Gerald & Angela Pitts
November 9, 2012
Praying that you will find peace and comfort through our Lord Jesus Christ.
luther biggers
November 9, 2012
helen was a sweet person, she will be missed
Sepheia Outly
November 9, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Shirley DIixon
November 9, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Ruby Dawsey
November 9, 2012
To the Jones family:
I pray that God will surround you with his love and grace and mercy.Look to Him for help and strength and guidance.For He is just a prayer away and He will never leave you or forsake you.To Collins: I remember when the two of you became a public couple at Carver.May God give you the strength and love to carry own with your family support and love.
Glenda Allen
November 9, 2012
My prayers and condolences are with the family.
lorine jackson
November 9, 2012
Helen was a walking angel.I meet her as a "SIGMA SHADOW".Always Up! Bless you Collin.She is at rest with the other "Angel's"
Janette Washington
November 9, 2012
I pray Collins and the family find comfort in God's loving arms for Helen is HOME now. She will be missed.. but never forgotten.. I look forward to seeing her again in that place where it will be "Howdy Howdy and NEVER goodbye!
Denise Cambridge
November 9, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Dr. Jones as I know what she meant to me as a parent of MLK. She was very supportive of my return to school and always encouraged me to do what I needed to so that we could celebrate my graduation. I'll remember her for encouraging words but mostly for the love and compassion she showed towards the students of MLK. We will continue the work that she began. ~MLK PTA
Michelle Render
November 9, 2012
My God be with you and your family during this time of sorrow. You will be missed.
Dr. LaVerne Brown
November 9, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
schwanica nixon
November 9, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
November 9, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
November 9, 2012
Precious Memories
Gwenetta Sulivan- Echols, LCSW, Ed.S
Chattahoochee County School District
Mable Howard
November 9, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dollie Williams
November 9, 2012
To the Jones family,my thoughts and prays are with u all.Mrs.Jones was so sweet and kind to everybody who knew her
She will be very miss all who Love her.RIP
angela thurman
November 9, 2012
iwantto thank mrs jones for what she did for son at m.l.k we gone missed her turely.angela,curtisthomas.and family
Deirdre Wise
November 9, 2012
Dr.Jones will always remain within our hearts. We offer you our deepest sympathy during this time. May God give you strength. Love The Wise-Gatewood Family
November 9, 2012
Dr. Jones always had that beautiful smile every time i saw.God needed another beautiful flower for his garden
Pat Huff
Sandi Voyles
November 9, 2012
Dr Jones was my sons kindergarten teacher at Waddell. We loved her so much that we begged her to transfer to 1st grade at the end of the year. Any child lucky enough to come across her was treated with respect, dignity and showered with love. She would be thrilled to know that now my son's daughter is in Kindergarten at Waddell and we talk about her all the time. God speed Dr Jones Heaven just got brighter.
Cynthia Williams
November 9, 2012
God blessed me with the opportunity to know you and your family as neighbors. Our prayers and thoughts of love will always be with the memories we cherish of you all.
November 9, 2012
Collins, my thoughts and prayers are with you and Tank in this time of sorry. God bless.
Tom Touchberry, Cataula, Ga
November 9, 2012
Collins, my thoughts and prayers are with you and Tank during this time of sorry.
Tom Touchberry
Alecia Thomas
November 9, 2012
Words can't express the hurt and pain of losing someone so kind hearted and sweet.I'm gonna miss those hugs that smile and the uplifting words.Cousin I still can't believe your gone,so much time lost I wish I could get back,wanting to plan or next family gathering with you but wasn't able to. Gone to soon but will never be forgotten ....Love You Helen
November 9, 2012
I am so saddened about the loss of Dr. Helen Jones. I've known the Harris and Jones family for many years and I know Helen will be missed by so many. I pray that God will give you strength during this difficult time. Sincerely,
Brenda and Jerry Forman
Terrunder Lipscomb
November 9, 2012
Mrs.Jones you will truely be miss. ThanksThanks for the kind words you spoke when my daughter were a student at Hannah. My granddaughter also. Will miss the hug i normally get when you come to my job at Trade Center.Rest in Peace.
Linda Ellis
November 9, 2012
May God Bless The Jones Family And Strenghten You. Helen May Friend I Will Miss You.
MARY RICE
November 9, 2012
Helen will be missed by many,i thank God i had a chance to know her.My prayers are with the Harris and Jones family.Rest in peace my friend
Linda Ellis
November 9, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sheila Dessau
November 9, 2012
Sylvia, Mark, Quinton & Trenton although I'm not there with you, my heart breaks for you. Know that you are constantly in my daily thoughts & prayers. I know how close you were with Helen take comfort in the good times and memories you shared. I'm here for you always & love you dearly!
To the entire Buckner/Jones family although the loss you feel is great allow the grace of God and his wonderful peace guide you during this difficult time.
Rest in peace Soror.
November 9, 2012
I Love Mrs. Jones so much. She always had a beautiful smile on her face. I will miss her dearly. Every sunday morning she would give me a hug. The Jones family are in my prayers.
valerie dozier-smith
November 9, 2012
My prayers and thoughts goes out too Coach Jones and his son. Valerie Dozier class of 82 HCHS.
Dawn Anderson
November 9, 2012
MS. Jones was a light to many children all over Columbus. Find comfort in her legacy to our city! (Maggie's mom)
Dianne Robinson
November 9, 2012
Thinking of all of you during this time of loss. Hold on to the memories.
November 9, 2012
Collins & Family: Helen was truly an angel from God. The love and compassion she showed throughout her life to everyone, was such a blessing to the one receiving it and I thank God that I was truly blessed to be one of her friends. Will truly miss her. May God continue to strengthen you during this trying period. Shirley Boswell-Covington
Roger Williams
November 9, 2012
To the Jones and Harris Families: You are in my prayers during this hour of your bereavement. May God engulf you with his love, surround you with his presence, and protect you with his Power, always.
Emmanuel Lemon & Family
November 9, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 9, 2012
To the Jones family may God strengthen each of you during this most difficult time.
The Harris,Baker and Stroy Family
Zina Mose
November 9, 2012
My prayers are with this family. You will certainly miss this sweet soul's physical presence, but know that God is in control and she is always with you. (My love to you, most especially, Trish)
D'Andria, Sa'Mya, and Sa'Mirra
November 9, 2012
To the Jones family, I pray that each of you may find comfort, strength, and peace during these trying times. Mrs. Jones was a very sweet and loving person and I thank God for sending her to MLK where she touched many kids lives. She will truly be missed, but God had a job opening and he knew she was best for the position. May the Lord bless and forever keep your family.
Sabrina Bazemore
November 9, 2012
Helen you will be missed your friend Sabrina .
November 9, 2012
To the Jones family it is my prayer that God will continue to keep you in His loving arms. I know that this is a most difficult time for each of you.IN the word of God it tells us to look to the hills from which cometh our help. God knows what we need. Look to Him for peace, comfort, and strength. To Collins, Tank and the rest of the family may Gods love comfort each of you.
Reverend Cynthia D. Stroy
November 9, 2012
Our prayers are with you and your family.
~Walter & Mattie Washington~
November 9, 2012
Our sincere heartfilling symphathy for the family. Helen will truly be missed . I am blessed to have known her and enjoyed her laughter at the football games. May God give the family that extra strength to endure these trying times.May God forever bless and keep you all always. We will miss her presence but she will always be in our heart. Shirley Barner,Edward Brooks & Family
Donna McKay
November 9, 2012
My condolences to the family. May she rest in God's glory and peace.
Sally Sharp
November 9, 2012
An angel amongst us that touched our lives in so many ways. When I think of Ms. Helen I think of humility, dignity, perseverance, character, and philanthropy. We love you but God loves you best. In your silent sweet smile I found the strength just to be the me that God has made me uniquely to be. I hope you know I love you so. Rest in Peace.
Twilya Toombs
November 9, 2012
Dr. Jones will be missed. She was an outstanding mentor and counselor. I thank her for all she has done for me. My prayers are with the family.
Melvin Jenkins
November 9, 2012
Larry (Shine) Tayloe
November 9, 2012
I remember seeing Collins and Helen together while growing up in the Heights. She will be surely missed. Trusting the Lord will comfort and hold the Family in this time of need
Dionne Lester
November 9, 2012
You are in our prayers and may the peace of God keep your heart and mind.
Donna Chambers
November 9, 2012
Dr. Jones will be greatly missed by all who have ever had the pleasure of knowing her.She was more than a counselor when she was at Hannan, she was a beautiful person who cared for everyone. R.I.P. Dr. Jones
Leonard & Juanita Boyd
November 9, 2012
Please accept our most sincere condolences...
Darrell Hall
November 9, 2012
God bless this family
J. Rodney Reed
November 9, 2012
My heart goes out with the deepest Sympathy for your lost.
Cherleen,Rickey and Kyla Hardaway
November 9, 2012
My deepeest sympathy to the family. Dr. Jones was a very sweet lady and her warm smile she gave my kids each and every mourning is what we will miss the most. We love you but God loved you best.
Cherleen,Rickey and Kyla Hardaway
November 8, 2012
My deepeest sympathy to the family. Dr. Jones was a very sweet lady and her warm smile she gave my kids each and every mourning is what we will miss the most. We love you but God loved you best.
EVA GRIFFIN
November 8, 2012
TO THE FAMILY,YOU ALL HAVE MY LOVE,AM ASKING JESUS TO BE WITH YOU ALL,,
November 8, 2012
My sincere condolences to you & your family during this time. May God wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you. Thoughts and prayers are with you & your family.
~Ms. Chandler~
Jimmy Lee
November 8, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jimmy & Beverly Lee
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