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Iris Jones Obituary
Savannah, GA
Iris Pittman Jones, devoted wife and mother, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.
Iris was born in Anderson, SC on April 7, 1941 to the late Ira W. and Kathleen Pittman. She moved to Savannah more than 65 years ago. For many years, Iris directed the Stroke Survivor Group at First Presbyterian Church where she volunteered her time caring for others.
In addition to her parents, Iris was preceded in death by her brother, Bobby Pittman.
Iris leaves behind her husband of 61 years, Robert Jones; her sons, Robert L. Jones, Jr. (Katherine) of Statesboro and David R. Jones of Florence, AL; grandchildren, Jackson Jones, Jennifer (Lin) Woodard, and Jaclyn (Jody) Cason; four great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Ira, Donald, and Milton Pittman.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 25, 2021 in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park with Pastor Harrison Huxford officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that you consider a donation in Iris's honor be made to a charity of your choice.
Please visit www.foxandweeks.com to sign our online guestbook.
Savannah Morning News
01/23/2021
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