Bernetta Jones' Obituary
Bernetta Jones, 88, of Casa Grande, AZ formerly of Decatur passed away on Wednesday June 26, 2013 in Family Tree.
Bernetta was born on July 18, 1924 in Bell, TN the daughter of Prentis and Louise (Mahan) Mayweather. She was a member of St. Peter's A.M.E. Church in Decatur. She had traveled to many places in the world in her life time including China, Egypt, Tibet, and Cuba. She married George L. Jones in 1940. He preceded her in death on July 1, 2004.
She leaves to cherish fond memories her, sons, Michael Jones of Decatur; Marcus Jones of Orangeburg, SC; Prentis Jones (Alayne) of Chicago; Leslie Jones of Phoenix, AZ; daughters, Ardenella Kinnison of Maricopa, AZ; Brenda Green of Maricopa , AZ; sister Eleanor McKelvey of El Cerrito, CA; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sister, Katie Walker-Hicks.
The family would like to thank the staff at Family Tree Alzheimer Unit in Casa Grande for all their care and love.
Homegoing services will be 11 AM Saturday, July 6, 2013 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home officiating with Elder Franklin R. Dotson Sr. officiating. Visitation will be 6-8 PM Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.
The family of Bernetta Jones has entrusted the care of their loved one to Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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