Emma Lee Jones

March 24, 1938 - June 26, 2017

03/24/1938 - 06/26/2017

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Visitation
Saturday July 01, 2017
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Southside Chapel
5033 Rouse Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 422-4000 | Directions
Service
Saturday July 01, 2017
12:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Southside Chapel
5033 Rouse Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 422-4000 | Directions

Emma Lee Jones, 79, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2017.  She was born on March 24, 1938 to the late Eugene and Gracie Vaughan in South Norfolk, and attended Booker T. Washington High School and graduated from  Plaza Business Institute.
Emma moved to New York and married her soul mate, Sims Jones on November 25, 1955.  She retired from a long career at AT&T.
Emma was a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Palm Coast, FL where she sang in the choir.  She was also a member of the Vulcanettes, an auxiliary wives club of the “Vulcans,” A Professional Black Firefighters Organization.
Emma was a master seamstress, enjoyed cooking and hosting family gatherings.  She enjoyed bowling and playing softball.  She was also an avid New York Jets fan.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Sims Jones and her sons, Sims Jr. (Philippa), Michael (Julie), Wesley (Barbara) and Timothy (Darlene);  grandchildren, Isaiah, Justin, Mike, Jasmine, Sha-Nette, Sims, Nicole, Chantell, Josianna, Shelley, and Monica; five great-grandchildren and a host of relatives & friends.  She was preceded in death by her son, Kevin; brother, Eugene; and grandchild, Morgan.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 1st, from 11am-12pm, Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Rd., VA Beach, with funeral services immediately following which will be officiated by Pastor Edwin Coffie and Pastor Sims E. Jones, Jr.

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Gresha Lewis
6 years ago

To Wes and the entire Jones family. May the God of all comfort and peace be with you during this season. You are in In my prayers

The Goode's Family
6 years ago

Dear Cousins,

We are sorry to hear about the passing of Cousin, Emma, and would like to express our deepest, heartfelt condolences. As we reflect, your wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great grandmother was a perfect example of a kind, caring, generous, special individual. A few weeks ago, she was bragging about her sons, talking about Sims, Sr., laughing and reminiscing with me about ‘family times,’ and teasing me about my ‘childish’ southern ‘drawl.’ There are so many things that we remember about Cousin, Emma, and a few that come to mind are, her genuine love for Sims, Sr., her sons, and family, her kind, encouraging words and deeds, and the way she laughed.

We can only imagine what you are feeling right now, and while our words cannot ease your pain or sorrow, we pray that God gives you the peace and strength that you seek. Please know that we share in your grief, and while we are miles away, our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. May your faith guide and comfort you, and may God continue to bless your wonderful family.

In Love and Faith,

The Goode’s Family
(Patty, Mark, Monica, and Children)
Fontana, CA & Peoria, AZ

John Brailsford
6 years ago

Sims: I am so sorry to hear that Emma passed away. She was one of the sweetest woman you would ever want to meet. She was a treasure to have as a friend and neighbor. I thank God for rewarding me with her friendship. She called me last week to let me know she would be coming down to Palm Coast and that you would also be up for the trip. I was so much looking forward to seeing you. We talked of going out to eat. I will truly miss her. Your friend John

Anne Wood
6 years ago

So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing Mike. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kimberly Jones
6 years ago

Wes,
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I am honored to have had the opportunity to meet her when I did. I pray for strength and peace for you, Barbara, and your entire family. God bless and be with you all.

Tim and Ramonsa May & Family
6 years ago

May God provide your family with peace,and strength during this time of sorrow. May His grace and mercy provide you with comfort.

Evangeline Jones
6 years ago

Carlos & Van Jones – 06-29-2017
Thinking of you and your family today in your time of sorrow, and knowing God will give you comfort and strength for tomorrow. I Peter 5:7…He careth for you.