Evadora Jones

With broken hearts, we share that our beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and friend, Evadora Grace Jones, age 11, passed away July 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Evadora Grace was the brightest light in our lives and in the lives of all those who were blessed to know her.
Born May 4, 2014, in Asheville, North Carolina, she filled every day with love and laughter. Her infectious smile and contagious laugh brought joy to everyone. As the youngest of three, she loved to tease and play with her two older brothers, Ryan and Reed, who she adored. She was described by those who knew her as genuine, welcoming, and kind to all. She was silly, quick-witted and had a charisma that made people naturally gravitate toward her. She had a heart for everyone and exemplified pure love.
One of the most striking aspects of her young life was her passion for dance, which started at the age of 3. She was a talented and accomplished dancer who dedicated countless hours every week to her training at Center Stage Dance Studio, her second home. She loved her dance family deeply and made many cherished memories with them.
Evadora Grace recently graduated from Glen C. Marlow Elementary School and was looking forward to attending Rugby Middle School with her brother. She was a gifted student who adored animals, especially her dog Lucy, and dreamed of becoming a veterinarian like her granddaddy. She also loved music, golfing, tubing down the river, and arts and crafts.
In the midst of our unspeakable grief, we are comforted knowing that Evadora Grace will live on in the four children's lives that she saved through her selfless gift of life. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, laughter and unconditional love.
Evadora Grace is survived by her loving parents, Christopher Reed Jones, Sr., Evadora Carrie Boyd Jones; her beloved brothers, Ryan Patrick Jones II, Christopher Reed Jones Jr., Maternal Grandparents, Dr. Walter Eugene Boyd, Sr., Margaret Evadora Boyd (Jinx), Paternal Grandmother, Linda Jane Murray; Aunts and Uncles, Margaret-Sarah (Boyd) Alexander Christopher Scott Alexander, Walter Eugene Boyd Jr., Annelise Terese Boyd, Harrison Talmage Boyd II, Kimberly Noel Boyd, and cousins Harrison Talmage Boyd III, Jackson Henry Boyd, and Katherine Noel Boyd.
Evadora Grace's family will receive family and friends Friday, August 1 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Groce Funeral Home, 72 Long Shoals Road, Arden, North Carolina.
The funeral service will take place Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 Church Street, Asheville, North Carolina.
A reception will be held at High Vista Country Club following the service, 88 Country Club Road, Mills River.
Flowers are appreciated or memorial donations may be made to the Evadora Grace Memorial Scholarship at Center Stage Dance Studio in Asheville, North Carolina: www.centerstageavl.com/evadora-grace.
Your gift will allow Evadora Grace's legacy to live on by supporting young dancers who share her passion and joy for dance.
Online condolences may be made at www.grocefuneralhome.com