Shirley Marie Jones
June 15, 1934 – October 16, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mom, sister and grandmother. Shirley Marie Jones passed away on October 16, 2022, at the age of 88 with loving family members by her side. Born in Upper Hammonds Plains on June 15, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Isabel Jones.
Shirley retired from CFB Stacadona hospital after 24 years of service. She was extremely active in the church and community. She was a faithful and dedicated member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and served as a past president and member of the Ladies Aux. for over 50 years, Usher,
member of Social Committee, Cheer committee, Church Choir, Custodian and Trustee Board. She also served as Assistant Envelope Steward and Treasurer for the Voices of Praise Choir. She was also very active in the community where she was President of various groups including the UHP
Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, also served as Treasurer; the Upper Hammonds Plains Community Development Association, serving as its first female President and Seniors of UHP Club. She also served as board member of the Lucasville/UHP Development Association; UHP Education Committee; Education Committee for Black Learners; UHP Water Project. She received the NS Provincial award for “Volunteerism” from the Premier of NS Stephen MacNeil in 2015. She truly personifies the word “Volunteer” because whenever there was an event, whether church or community, Shirley was there, usually the first one to arrive. Not only did she have a heart to serve but a heart to give. Her children follow in her footsteps working side by side with Mom at many functions within the community. She was also the recipient of Queen Elizabeth the II, Golden Jubilee Medal for outstanding volunteer service to the community in 2002 and a certificate from the Upper Hammonds Plains Education Committee.
Shirley loved to travel and shop and was given the nickname “Shopping Shirley” by many of her friends. She is very hospitable and always opened her home and heart to many visitors. Every Sunday her driveway was full of cars as her family gathered there for weekly Sunday dinner.
She was predeceased by husband of 52 years, Christopher Sr., sister June Finley, daughter Melvina, granddaughter Tiffany and special cousins Donalda Clements and Lyon Jones. She is survived by her sons, Philip (Monica), Reed (Kim), Walter (Lilena), Christopher (Selena) and Wrenfred. Daughters, Sherlene (Myles), Lila, Deborah and Gina. Sisters Valmah Anderson and Winnifred Lewis. Special cousin Pauletta Anderson She had 17 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation Friday October 21, 2022, at 12:00 pm, followed by funeral service at 1:00 pm. Both to be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church 633 Pockwock Rd, Upper Hammonds Plains, with Rev. Dr. Lennett J. Anderson officiating.
Interment following the service at Upper Hammonds Plains Community Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Upper Hammonds Community Development Association – 711 Pockwock Rd, Upper Hammonds Plains, NS
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SERVICES
Funeral Service
Friday, October 21, 2022
1:00 PM
Emmanuel Baptist Church
633 Pockwock Road
Upper Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia
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Visitation
Friday, October 21, 2022
Emmanuel Baptist Church
633 Pockwock Road
Upper Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Shirley Marie Jones June 15 1934 October 16 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Lower-Sackville, Province: Nova Scotia