Daphne Dawn Jones

Daphne Dawn Jones obituary, Asheville, NC

Daphne Dawn Jones

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Feb

28

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Bethesda Baptist Church

590 Pisgah Highway, Candler, NC 28715

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Feb

28

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Bethesda Baptist Church

590 Pisgah Highway, Candler, NC 28715

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Feb

28

Burial

2:45 p.m.

Bethesda Baptist Church Cemetery

590 Pisgah Highway, Candler, NC 28715

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Daphne Jones Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Groce Funeral Home & Cremation Services - West Asheville on Feb. 25, 2026.
Daphne Dawn Black Jones, 53, of Asheville, North Carolina, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. A native of Asheville, Daphne was born to Carrie Mae Worley Black and the late Gary Clifford Black.

She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Timothy Brian Jones.

Daphne is survived by her daughters, Tiffany Jones and Taylor Jones, whom she loved very much and who were the center of her world. Her devotion to her family was evident in all she did, and she will be remembered for her kind heart, gentle spirit, and the deep love she shared with those closest to her.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church, with Pastors Chad Edwards, Shane Meadows, and Michael Banks officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.

Daphne's memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved her.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

28

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Bethesda Baptist Church

590 Pisgah Highway, Candler, NC 28715

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Feb

28

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Bethesda Baptist Church

590 Pisgah Highway, Candler, NC 28715

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Feb

28

Burial

2:45 p.m.

Bethesda Baptist Church Cemetery

590 Pisgah Highway, Candler, NC 28715

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.