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Vera Jones Obituary

JONES Mrs. Vera Parris Jones, passed away December 6, 2001. A native of Albany, GA, but resided in Jacksonville for many years. She was a faithful member of Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 4751 Walgreen Rd., Rev. Dr. John Allen Newman, Sr., Pastor, Officiant. She served in several capacities of the church, such as a member of Senior Choir, Missionary Society, and a devoted Sunday School member; Mrs. Jones volunteered enthusiastically, at J. S. Johnson Community Center. She leaves to cherish her beautiful memories, a loving and devoted family, 4 children, Mrs. Martha L. Ingram, Phila. PA; Ms. Shirley Jones, Jax., FL; Mrs. Neura Doretha Simpo (Glenn), Jax., FL; Mr. Calvin Jones (Maxine), Jax.., FL; 3 grands, Ms. Detra S. Simpo; Mr. Glenn M. Simpo, II; Master Calvin M. Jones; step- grandchildren; 1 brother, Mr. Ernest Parris (Georgia), Detroit, MI; 3 sisters-in-law, Mrs. Emma Lee Parris, Detroit, MI; Ms. Joyce Parris, Phila, PA; Mrs. Flora Jones, Haines City, FL; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, amongst them, Mrs. Lottie Mae Fry, West Palm Beach, FL; Godchildren; other relatives and many sorrowing friends. The Homegoing Celebration will be 11:00 AM Saturday, December 15, 2001. at Edgewood Cemetery- 4519 Edgewood Dr. Visitation at the Funeral Home, Friday, December 14, 2001, from 4-8:00PM. The family will receive friends from 6-7:00PM. There will be NO viewing at the Funeral Services. The Cortege will assemble at 2532 Spring Lake Rd. W. Arrangements by James N. Davis Funeral Home, Inc. 5879 Moncrief Rd. 32209, June Buggs-Davis, L.F.D. Please sign the Guestbook at Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Dec. 13, 2001.

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R Taylor

December 19, 2001

God Knows your loss.

Lay your burdens in his hands--

For he is strong.

Rest your head on his shoulders--

For he is compassionate.

Give to him your pain and sorrow--

For he is love.

Praying that his love will comfort your sorrowing heart.



Ruth Taylor - Robin Toomer - Julie Burtzloff - Charlotte Sedberry - LaTonya Hammond

Bettye Lane Rickerson

December 17, 2001

Bettye Lane Rickerson and Family

Barbara Silas

December 15, 2001

You have my heartfelt sympathy in this your sad hour of bereavement.You are in my prayers.Barbara Walker Silas

SAMUEL AND BRENDA HOLMAN

December 15, 2001

TO OUR DEAR SISTERS AND BROTHER IN

CHRIST, DORETHA, SHIRLEY AND CALVIN.

WE WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY OFFER OUR DEEPEST HEART

FELT SYMPATHIES. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO

BLESS YOU AND HEAL YOUR HEARTS AT THIS TIME AND KNOW THAT EVEN THOUGH YOUR HEARTS MAY BE HEAVY NOW 'JOY COMES IN THE MORNING', PEACE AND LOVE ALWAYS.

Lachelle Bowens

December 13, 2001

To the Jones Family, My heart felt condolences on your lost. My Prayers are with you in this time of

Sorrow.

Willie C. Simpkins

December 13, 2001

To the family of Mrs. Vera Jones. The entire Simpkins'family sends our condolence during your moments of bereavement. We're asking you to continue to keep the faith,hope, and courage. God will provide the strength. Remember, "Good timber does not grow with ease; the stronger the wind, the stronger the trees."

The Simpkins family

(Jacksonville, FL.)

FAYE HURLEY

December 13, 2001

TO THE FAMILY OF MRS. VERA JONES, WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. MRS. JONES AND I WERE GOOD FRIENDS FROM YEARS AGO AT THE JOHNSON CENTER. I WOULD SEE OFTEN AT ST VINCENT'S HOSPITAL. A LONG TIME FRIEND I WILL NEVER FORGET.

Luther Anthony

December 13, 2001

My Prayers go with Doretha and Shirley. My it comfort you to know that your mother Vera is at rest and at Peace. God be with you all. A lot of the Founding Saints from Mt. Calvary are going home, what a wonderful place heaven must look like right now!Love, Luther

Sandra Shine

December 13, 2001

To Shirley Jones & Family always

remember God is always in control.

It may not seem that way at the time but but he his.



Sandra Shine

& Family

Frankeshia Thomas

December 13, 2001

Ms. Neura Simpo,



May God be with you and your family in your time of need.Just remember to pray and ask God for strength.

Lula Mae Cain & Family Edna Cain Kendrick

December 11, 2001

TO THE JONES FAMILY WE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. I DO KNOW THAT OUR GOD WILL WALK WITH YOU THRU THESE HURTFUL DAYS. JOHN 14:1-3 TELLS US THAT YOUR MOM'S

PLACE IN HEAVEN IS PREPARED AND READY.

Cynthia Chapman Thomas

December 10, 2001

Shirley, Doretha and Calvin I am truley sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. As always my thoughts and prayers are with you all during your time of sorrow. May God continue to bless and be with you.

As always God, Peace and Love.

Neicy

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