Viola Jones, enjoyed painting

Viola Jones, 93, of Wilmington, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at Millcroft Nursing Home, while under the care of Compassionate Care Hospice.

Viola was born in Wilmington, daughter of the late Rebel and Viola Tancredi.  Viola was employed by DuPont Company before retiring. When Viola moved to Massey's Landing in Long Neck, she devoted her time to painting in oil and watercolor, and she loved living by the water and feeding the birds. 

She was preceded in death by her husbands, George Jones and Francis Green; sister, Jeanette Rhodes; and brothers, Donald and Francis Tancredi. 

She is survived by her son, Francis Green and wife Kathleen of Wilmington; grandchildren, Brian Green and partner Amy Rinehart, Kristin Knowlton and husband Craig, and Sarah Dowling and husband John Paul; and great-grandchildren, Brendon Green, Addison Knowlton and Paul Dowling. 

Relatives and friends are invited for a visitation from 11 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Sept. 28, at Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home, 1400 Kirkwood Hwy., Elsmere, followed immediately by services. Interment is private. 

In lieu of flowers, consider donating to Food Bank of Delaware, 222 Lake Dr., Newark DE 19702.