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Kimberly Jones Obituary
Kimberly Jones
LUMBERTON — Kimberly Jonita Jones, daughter of Vertie H. Jones and the late John D. Jones was born March 16, 1966, in Lumberton. She entered into eternal rest on May 18th, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton.
Kim was a passionate advocate for poor, disenfranchised and forgotten people. She fought hard for fairness and equality for all people of Robeson County. A graduate of Fairmont High School, Johnson C. Smith University, (with honors) and North Carolina Central Law School, Ms. Jones was a noted community leader and spent her professional and personal time mentoring, supporting and developing clients, colleagues and friends in Robeson County. She was a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. and the North Carolina State Bar Association. Kimberly was a lawyer for the people, for over 20 years. The lead partner in her own successful law firm, she focused her legal efforts on reuniting families and creating new families through the powerful and positive force of adoption. She was currently the Attorney for the Robeson County Housing Authority of Lumberton, as well as the Attorney for Robeson County Department of Social Services.
She leaves to cherish her memories a devoted husband of nine years, Michael Powell; a cherish son, John Michael Jones-Powell of the home; a devoted mother, Vertie H. Jones of the home; and a sister, Lisa R. Jones of Washington D.C.; two uncles, Dr. Robert Lynn Jones of Lumberton, and Cleon Gibbs of Raleigh; three aunts, Mary Jo Gibbs and Estelle Attmore of Raleigh, and Joyce Jones of Lumberton; and a host of very special cousins, close friends and relatives.
The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Fairmont. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery in Laurinburg.
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Robert Shaw
May 28, 2015
I am a citizen of Lumberton and served on the Housing Authority Board of Directors in excess of 7 years. During this period of time, Attorney Kimberly J. Jones, served as Attorney to the Board and what a learning experience that was. She was a silent professional who loved her community and those she worked with and all mankind. She lived out the true meaning of words such as humanitarian, a professional, a Christian and a people person. She was kind, gentle, astute, soft-spoken but exacting and convincing in speech and actions. I never saw her display anger with others who lacked experience, intellect or time to make right anything that was wrong. Our Public Housing Authority, and others with HUD are the better because of her professionalism and dedication to duty. Our lives should be encouraged to follow the examples of leadership, patience, and humbleness exemplified by Mrs. Kimberly J. Jones. Her family deserves our expressions of sympathy and prayers.
angela jacobs
May 27, 2015
Mrs Kim was my lawyer in 1999 she helped me through what I was going through so sorry to hear of her passing heaven gained another beautiful angel rip kim
vickie ivey
May 26, 2015
If ever there was a candle to shine into the dark lives and homes of this county, Kim was that light. Her smile, charm, and contagious laugh will forever be missed. May you rest in peace Kim and may the Lord bless your family with comfort at this time. Love u much and will miss you always.
Rose F.
May 24, 2015
I am so sorry for your family's loss. Although I have never meet Kimberly personally, I truly admired reading about immense faith and passion for the underprivileged. I hope you find strength in knowing that God promises to reward his loyal ones (Malachi 3:16). Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Apostle Brenda Fairley-Ferebee
May 23, 2015
It was so hurtful hearing of the death of my beloved Sister In Christ, Kimberly Jones while here in Las Vegas. I will forever honor the talks and encouragement that you offered and the love that you had for the citizen and students in particular of Robeson County. My sincere prayer and condolences to the Jones-Powell family!
May 23, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
michael wilkerson
May 23, 2015
Kim was a special lady that i truly loved as a person i was her mailman for years she be truly missed
May 23, 2015
Thinking of you my friend to the family You are in my thoughts and prayers...I love you Kim... Shirley Williams
May 23, 2015
To the Jones family. I'm sorry for your loss. Please know that Kim' Johnson C. Smith Family and her Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc./Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. mourn with you. You will be in our prayers.
William K. Bruton,
JCSU Class of 1987,
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Alpha Epsilon Chapter,JCSU,Spring 1985.
Debra Jackson
May 23, 2015
Praying for peace and comfort for the family. God bless each of you.
Gerome Floyd
May 23, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Cletus Hamilton
May 22, 2015
Ms. Vertie,my deepest sympathy. Kimberly was a special person. Will keep the family in my prayers.
Jacquelyn Lee-Washington
May 22, 2015
Condolences to Lisa and family. I studied with Kim in law school. She was bright and kind.
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