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Ora Jones Obituary
October 24, 1958 - September 19, 2021
Macon , Georgia - Ora Dianne Jones passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021. She will always be remembered a talented basketball player at Southwest High School. Graveside Services will be on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Cherry Blossom Memorial Garden; 2700 Midway Rd. Lizella GA 31052.
Thank you for continuing to practice social distancing while families are grieving the transitioning of their loved ones.
Services entrusted to Bentley & Sons Funeral Home, Macon, GA.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ora Jones
Linda Geter
September 18, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Our Friend we will always remember you for your sweet disposition and your friendliness... Love you still... Rest in Peace
Jones Family
Daphne Evans
November 19, 2021
My deepest condolences to the family and friends. RIP Dianne
The Goodrum Family - Faye, Phylliss, George, and Brenita
September 27, 2021
Sincere condolences to The Jones family, Dianne will be truly missed. She will be remembered as a sweet person. Friends from May Avenue
Cynthia Thornton-Jones
September 27, 2021
May God bless The Jones Family in this time of sorrow.
Donald Reid
September 26, 2021
My sincere condolences to the Jones family, a part of the Old Unionville Community.
David Williams (Central Chargers)
September 26, 2021
My sincere condolences to the Jone's family. Dianne was an amazing and talented individual who happened to be an outstanding basketball. RIP Dianne Jones!
Rebecca Burch
September 26, 2021
Prayers to the Family and Friends,
Southwest Class of 1981
Lizzie Rhodes Washington
September 25, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ne Ne
September 25, 2021
Ne Ne
September 25, 2021
Ne Ne
September 25, 2021
Ne Ne
September 25, 2021
She was something special.....
Jeffery Davis
September 25, 2021
My Condolences to the Jones family Diana was a great friend and Classmate.
Mable Moore
September 25, 2021
Love and Prayers to you Tracey Sweet and Family . Dianne was a great basketball player and she played the game with much talent and her heart was in every game . It would be fair to say she loved the sport . She was more than a basketball lover she loved her family and people . She was always fair and treated everyone with respect and dignity. Keep her memories alive by continuing to stay together as a family .
Your final shot landed you into Gods bosom is my prayer.
Mable Moore
September 25, 2021
To Tracey Sweet and Family
I´m sorry to read about our earthly loss yet Heaven gain a sweet person who was nice and fair to everyone. Of all my years of knowing her she was the same everytime I saw her . Please keep her memories alive by displaying the traits and love she had for people . She was a great player of the game of basketball yet she was so much more than that on and off the court . Love and Prayers.
Be Encouraged
Vernice Thomas
September 25, 2021
I am so sorry to read about Dianne's passing.
She was such a sweet person. Always had a smile on her face.
I know Ms. Joann, Rickey and her grandmother are welcoming her home.
The Jones family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Vernice and The Thomas Family
Marilyn Thompkins
September 25, 2021
Such a lovely smile. I believe that she has a beautiful soul now relocated to the place so wonderful that we can not begin to imagine! My deepest condolences to her family and friends. Til we see her again!
Tony Timothy
September 24, 2021
My deepest condolences and sympathies.
Roger Jackson
September 24, 2021
My heart goes out to the family. I want to say to one of the outstanding athlete & person that I´ve had the please you know and was a true friend. RIH my sister. RJ Central Chargers Love
Sheila Johnson SW#11
September 24, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Best shooting guard in heaven. Showcase that jumper:-)
Willie Goolsby
September 24, 2021
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Dianne.
Dianne was a sweet, sweet person. Yes, she was a tremendous basketball player for the Southwest Lady Patriots.
Along with Coach Albert Sharpe, it was a pleasure coaching and knowing Diane. RIP! Coach Goolsby.
Essie Elaine mack
September 24, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Stephanie Austin-Slocumb
September 24, 2021
My condolences to Dianne family, she was such a great basketball player and person. She will truly be missed.
Shelia Thomas Merriweather
September 24, 2021
I remember Diane from Unionville Elementary and Southwest. Yes, she was the GOAT, my deepest condolences to her family and friends.
HARRIET S. BROWN
September 24, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Shelia Dean
September 24, 2021
She will be missed. Grew up and worked together.The family has my condolences..
Saralynn Curtis Stephens
September 24, 2021
My condolences to the family and friends. I pray strength to get through this time.
Tina Harper
September 24, 2021
SENDING MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY. TO DIANNE I KNOW YOU'RE UP THERE IN HEAVEN GIVING THEM THE BUSINESS ON THE BASKETBALL COURT. MY FRIEND FROM BACK IN THE DAY PLAYING BALL FOR THE SOUTHWEST LADY PATRIOTS AND PLAYING AGAINST YOU AT MEMORIAL GYM, YOU WILL BE MISSED ON THIS OF THE EARTH. SO I SAY REST IN PEACE MY ANGEL.
Terry Jones
September 24, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always hold a very special place in my heart for you!
Cornelius "Ne Ne" Williams Jr
September 24, 2021
I pray for the family and ask God to give them strength. Life seems so short when someone who made a difference in your life is no longer here. I am very fortunate and happy to have known and love Dianne and her family. I consider Dianne as the G.O.A.T. on the court back in the day, and a special friend for life...
Linda Jones Geter & Family
September 23, 2021
Rest in Peace Diane.... To the family May God's strength be yours now and the days ahead... We're really at a loss for words and our hearts are heavy.... God Bless you all!
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