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Emily Jones Obituary

Emily W. Jones, of New Orleans, LA, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 3, 2022, at the age of 88. She was the wife of the late Robert Jones. Emily is survived by her daughter Shelia Miller (Louis), 2 grandsons: Lamar and Louis Miller; granddaughter Dorshen Peterson of Orlando, FL; 6 great grandchildren, sister Dorothy Sims (Houston) and brother Warren Ward Sr., both of Napoleonville, LA; sisters-in-law: Ethel Taylor and Magie Jones of New Orleans, and Rose Ben of Bridge City, LA; a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to attend the Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, January 8, 2022, for 11:00 a.m. at Greater Mt. Rose Baptist Church, 1318 Simon Bolivar Ave., New Orleans, LA. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Providence Memorial Park. Due to Covid-19, all attendees are required to wear face masks.Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504)282-0600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jan. 6 to Jan. 8, 2022.

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IDA FREEMON

January 25, 2022

TO THE JONES FAMILY; SO SORRY TO HEAR OF SIS. EMILY PASSING. SHE WAS A BEAUTIFUL PERSON AND COULD SING SO GOOD. REST IN PEACE I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU.

Mary Ben

January 8, 2022

May God shower you with His perfect peace that passes all understanding. My condolences to you all in your time of sorrow. God bless and keep you

Deloris & Clarence Albert

January 7, 2022

Our dear friend , so kind and giving , always caring about my husband and I ; Sis Emily would always call us after a storm to make sure we were alright ;
She was so dear ,she sang a solo for the renewing of our wedding vows !
We will miss her and Bro Jones! Louis , their grandson was always with them ! Family , Shelia may God continue to bless all of you !

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Greater Mt. Rose Baptist Church

1318 Simon Bolivar Ave., New Orleans, LA

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Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Greater Mt. Rose Baptist Church

1318 Simon Bolivar Ave., New Orleans, LA

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