Shirley Ann Jones

1945 - 2020

) Shirley Ann Jones (McCraney) went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. She was born on October 11, 1945 in Barberton, Ohio to the late F.D. and Glaner McCraney. Shirley completed her education at Copley High School. To know Shirley was to love her. Her bright and giving nature served her well in life and in her employment positions at Clarkins, Gold Circle, and most recently at Sterling/Signet Jewelers, where she retired after 30 years of service. Her positive attitude was a magnet for anyone who needed it. Her smile was infectious and you couldn't help but be lifted by her caring personality. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, F.D. and Glaner McCraney; brothers: Delbert, Larry, Terry, Fred and Frank McCraney; sisters: Vesther Bradley, Cecilia Terry and Joyce Baker. Left to cherish her memories are her husband, Norman Jones; Sister, Janice McCraney; daughters, Wanda and Somora Jones; grandchildren: Aarion and Juan Decatur, Johnny and Dallas Gissendaner; great-grandchildren: Kassidy Gills, Marqess and Marqese Wesley, all of Akron, Ohio; as well as a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends that she touched on her journey. She will be forever loved, remembered, and missed. A Memorial Service for the immediate family will be held in her honor on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 12 p.m. at Rose Hill Funeral Home, Michael Hood Eulogizing. The service will be streamed at dignitymemorial.com. Condolences can be sent to 1080 Hartford Ave. Akron, Ohio 44320.