Shirley Elizabeth Jones, active church member

Shirley Elizabeth Jones went home to be with Jesus Monday, May 1, 2023, surrounded by those who loved her, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes.

She was born Oct. 27, 1944, in Laurel, to the late Johnny Jones Sr. and Retha Mae Jones. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother Calvin Lee Jones; and her sister Kathleen Stanley.

Shirley received her early education at Ross Point School in Laurel. She continued her education at William C. Jason Comprehensive School in Georgetown.

Shirley was saved at St. Luke Baptist Church in Millsboro under the leadership of Rev. Roland White. She was a mother of the church at New Holy Trinity Church of God in Christ in Millsboro under the leadership of Pastor Dexter Taylor. Mother Jones was a very active member, and she enjoyed the worship experience and the fellowship with her church family.

She leaves to cherish her memory three daughters, Prophetess Shirlene Jones of Felton, and Cynthia and Andrea Jones, both of Millsboro; two sons, Apostle Randy (Lorrie) Jones of Milford, and Timothy Jones of Millsboro; four sisters, Phyllis (Willie) Savage of Harrington, Inez Davis of Millsboro, and Thelma Agosto and Retha Isler, both of Bridgeville; three brothers, Rev. Johnny (Louise) Jones of Bridgeville, Melvin Jones of Millsboro, and John Claude Jones of Bridgeville; one aunt, Darlene (David) Davis of Georgetown; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and numerous lifelong friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 7, at St. John 2nd Baptist Church, 26602 Mt. Joy Road, Millsboro, where friends may call from 2 to 3 p.m. for viewing and visitation. Interment will follow in the adjoining church cemetery.

Arrangements provided by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.

Electronic condolences via watsonfh.com.