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1957

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2013

Joni Jones Obituary

Joni D. Jones

Joni Denise VanValkenburg Jones passed away May 24, 2013 at her home in Pensacola. She was born on December 15, 1957 to Dr. John and Mrs. Joyce VanValkenburg in Adrian, Michigan. Joni graduated from Montevallo High School and attended the University of Montevallo and Jacksonville State University. She served six years in the United States Navy and was secretary to the Blue Angels. Joni was a member of Myrtle Grove Baptist Church.

Joni is survived by her son Cecil (Amber) Compton, a Marine stationed in North Carolina; sister Julie (Richard) Garrett of Prattville, Alabama; brother John Craig (Gretchen) VanValkenburg of Gulf Breeze; her granddaughter Addilynn Compton, her parents, nieces Carolene and Heidi as well as many cousins.

She will be missed by her family and friends and remembered for her sweet smile, laugh and generous spirit.

The family held a private memorial service in her honor in Pensacola and will further remember her in Prattville, AL.

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Published by The State on May 29, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Joni Jones

13 Entries

Donna Williams

August 26, 2017

To Joni's family: My name is Donna Williams and I came across Joni's obituary because I was looking on the internet for my old friend. Joni and I were in the admin office as Navy Yeoman in VT-4 in Pensacola from 1983-1987. I have to tell you what you already know, which was that Joni was the sweetest, kindest and funniest person and what you probably don't know is that she and I were best friends back then. I loved her dearly and we had so many good and funny/crazy and memorable times together. We went through quite a few things together and were confidants. She was always someone I knew that I could trust and who had a level head for advise. I am broken hearted to find out that she has passed away. I want to express my sincerest condolences to your family. I have thought of Joni many times throughout the years and I will continue to think of her and our friendship with love and a smile.

Maggie Musselman

July 20, 2013

John and Joyce, I quite accidently came across your daughter's obituary and am so sorry to hear of your loss. I can't imagine what horror it must be to lose a child. You are in our prayers.

Lance & April Durrance

July 5, 2013

Rest in Peace , Thoughts and prayers to the family ,
Lance & April Durrance

Terri Lewis

June 16, 2013

I have been trying, unsuccessfully, to locate Mr. VanValkenburg in Gulf Breeze to make sure this was the Joni Jones I knew years ago. I sold her a house on Birch St and her son was just a baby. From reading the messages, I see she did work at the post office which fits in with the Joni I knew.
She was a delight - always so pleasant and upbeat. Her family has had a great loss - I am so sorry

kim (cole) taylor

June 11, 2013

my condolences to the vanvalkenburg and compton families on the loss of their dear sweet joni.

Robin G

June 10, 2013

Please accept my condolences on the loss of Ms. Jones. Her obituary caught my eye because of her military service. I wanted to make sure her service was recognized, so I have sent her obituary with a donation to register her with the Women in Military Service to America (WIMSA) memorial foundation in case she was not already registered

Since you included her military service in the obituary, you were obviously very proud of her service, as am I. Please consider contacting WIMSA (womensmemorial.org) to give them more details, perhaps even copies of photos or other documents, from her service.

Dave Williamson

June 1, 2013

Although I don't think I knew Joni, I fell very close to her parents, as I am a first cousin to Joyce, and joyce was very supportive when my wife passed away.
I pray that Joni is better off, but I am sure her passing will be hard to bare, for those that loved her and were close to her. God bless!

May 31, 2013

I worked with Joni at the Post Office on the graveyard shift in the 90's...despite the hours she was always cheerful cracking jokes...i always enjoyed being around her....my thoughts and prayers to her family and loved ones....Robbie Gilkison

paula pierce

May 31, 2013

My dear friend I miss u so much. Fly with the Angels. Gone but not forgotten,
Missing u always,

Paula from Big Lots

LAST FAMILY PICTURE

JULIE GARRETT

May 29, 2013

Letecia Jones

May 29, 2013

I will never forget her generous personality and all of the kindness of her family. Letecia Gaddis Jones

YOUR LOVING SMILE

Julie Garrett

May 29, 2013

Joni, is with the Angels, she will not be forgotten, and I will miss my little sister. You will always be in my heart. I LOVE YOU, Your sister, JULIE

Eleanor Lucas

May 28, 2013

Henry (Bluejohn) and I are holding you all in our every prayer for peace. She was a part of some of our happiest times together, and we will never forget her spirit of joy. Rest in peace, dear friend.

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