Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Rebecca Jones Obituary
Rebecca Jones was the sixth of eight children born to the late Collins and Margaret Jones on March 21, 1957, in Columbus, Georgia. She is a graduate of Kendrick High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Columbus State University, a Master's in Math Education, and an Education Specialist Degree in Mathematics from Troy State University. She also completed certifications in Christian Counseling, Grief Counseling, The Church's Response to the 21st Century, and Introduction to the Bible.
Her distinguished career in education included serving as High School Math Department Chair at G.W. Carver High School (1985–2011), Professional Learning Specialist at Muscogee County School District (2011–2014), Mathematics Teacher at the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (2014–2017), and Mathematics Teacher at Early College Academy of Columbus (2017–2019). She also taught part-time at Chattahoochee Valley Community College, Troy State University, Georgia Military College, and Miller-Motte Technical College.
Rebecca was a devoted member of Greater Shady Grove Baptist Church, where she served faithfully in women's ministry and as a sought-after speaker for Youth Day, Women's Day, Missionary Day, and Senior Citizen Day programs throughout Georgia and Alabama. SHE BLED PINK AND GREEN. Rebecca was a dedicated member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and held several positions within the Sorority over the years.
She will be remembered for her deep faith, her passion for teaching, and the many lives she touched including her loving daughter, Margaret Melannie Williams; granddaughters, Bekkah Williams-Cook, Sarahbi Westbrooks, Shreejana Westbrooks, and Precious Westbrooks; her siblings, Ronald Jones Sr. (Cammillia), Collins Jones Jr. (Paula), Bobby Jones (Simone), Vivian Nelson, Lawanna Williams, and Bernice Cooper and a host of other relatives and friends.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Rebecca Jones
Sponsored by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer.
PASTOR ISOM Day
August 21, 2025
Ms. Jones's companion for her family,friends and others, made her know,but her resilience will make her labor not have been in vain. May she rest in peace
Frost Family
August 17, 2025
Our condolences & prayers to your family. Your kind spirit and warm smile will be missed.
Jonathan & Jylanie
Gladys jones
August 16, 2025
My condolences to the family
Bronka Mikell
August 16, 2025
She was a friend to the family. We go way back. She will truly be missed. My condolences to the family. RIP!
Cathy Fluellen
August 16, 2025
This lady was a good petson and a prayer partner i worked with her for several years at GWCarver and we would often talk when she road by my house i will miss seeing her beautiful smile
Diane Brewer Buckner
August 14, 2025
My deepest sympathy to the family.
KHS 1965
Carolyn Johnson Edmonds (KK)
August 14, 2025
Wow, what can I say? Our family was close-knit, and we lived at the top of Urban while the Joneses lived on the second block. I remember, as a young girl, I would often visit the Jones family, and our families would spend Christmas mornings together for breakfast every year without fail.
You were not just a friend - you were like a big sister, a tutor for me when I was struggling with math, and when I got married, you sang at my wedding. I never got the chance to tell you how much I´ve always admired you - the way you speak with such diction and enunciation, your poise, your charm, and your love for being an AKA.
Oh, and by the way, the words you always sang when you were going to Liberty Hill - "It´s Good to Know the Lord" - will always play in my mind when I think of you.
Until we meet again,
Diana Ezell
August 12, 2025
Mrs Jones thank you for your love and support from seeing you at church to having you as a teacher at school ! Your love for students truly shines strength and grace ! Loved your spirit and your voice! May you always be reminder!! Carver high student and spirit filled ministries member!! With love and kindness Diana
Tamra Dawkins Walker & Jamel Dawkins
August 12, 2025
Our prayers and condolences gonout tonthe family. As she meant so much to us, as she was our God sister, and we shared in growing in Faith and singing Praises in the Liberty Hill Baptist Church Youth and Ensenble Choirs and as a memeber of the Dimensions Gospel Singers. God Sister you are missed, but are in our hearts forever.
RIP Big Sis.
Love Tam and Jamel
Brenda Joyce Forman
August 12, 2025
Rebecca and I go all the way back to elementary school. I always remember how she was a math genius and she would share with others who did not always quite get it. She was a talented vocalist and my favorite song was "Jesus, I love to call your Name". So many memories, but most of all: She loved her God, her family, her friends and did so much to make this world a better place. Rest in Heaven my beloved Sister in Christ!
Showing 1 - 10 of 10 results
Make a Donation
in Rebecca Jones's name
Memorial Events
for Rebecca Jones
Aug
15
Funeral services provided by:
Charles E Huff's International Funeral Home927 5th Ave, Columbus, GA 31901
How to support Rebecca's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Rebecca Jones's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
