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Obituary For Alva M. Jones

Mrs. Alva M. Jones, 66, Phenix City, AL passed Monday, July 12, 2021 in Columbus, GA.

Mrs. Alva M. Jones was born to Evelyn Rose Lokey and the late Willie Lokey on November 19, 1954, in Columbus, Georgia. She received her primary and secondary education in Nashville, Tennessee and Phenix City, Alabama. She graduated from Central High School, Phenix City, Alabama in 1972. She was a proud graduate of Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University (Alabama A&M) with a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education. She was a Special Education Teacher with the Russell County Board of Education until her retirement on September 30, 2011.

Alva was an active and faithful member of Phillips Temple C.M.E. Church where she served in various ministries such as Daughters of the Savior, Sunday School Teacher, Vacation Bible School Teacher, young adult ministries, missionary board, usher board, and choir member. She loved being the church photographer and social media (Facebook) manager until her illness in January 2019. She was also involved in The Golden Years Ministries at Nichols Chapel A.M.E. Church. Alva participated in the annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life walks and Zumba classes at the Central Activities Center.

She was preceded in death by her father Willie Lokey, sister Tonja L. Hollis, and brother Kenneth W. Lokey.

Mrs. Jones leaves to cherish her memory: her husband of 40 years, Elvis Jones; daughter, Lakyra R. Jones of Phenix City, AL; son, Elvin J. Jones of Harrisburg, PA; mother, Evelyn R. Lokey of Phenix City, AL; one brother, Willie E. Lokey of Phenix City, AL; one grandson Aydan Jones of Phenix City, AL; niece, Dr. Sherika (Adrian) Derico of Phenix City, AL; great-niece Brittany R. Jones of Phenix City, AL; two great-nephews Rashawn A. Jones of Gardendale, AL and Adrian Derico II of Phenix City, AL; and one great-great nephew Jabari Wilborn, Jr. of Phenix City, AL. aunt, Carrie Paige of Chicago, IL; two uncles, Dr. Thomas (Gloria) Moffett of Columbus, GA, Arthur James (Dr. Cordelia) Moffett of Phenix City, AL; sisters-in-law, Janice (Samuel) Harper of Phenix City, AL, Glenda George of Columbus, GA, Beverly Jones of Atlanta, GA, Vernita (Richard) Abraham of Boca Raton, FL, Sundra Jones of Opelika, AL and Bernadean (Terrence) Dozier of West Palm Beach, FL; Christine Jones of Columbus, GA; brothers-in-law, Carlton (Lorene) Jones, Edwin (Katherine) Jones, both of Opelika, AL, David (Burnette) Jones, Kenneth (Teleisa) Jones, both of Phenix City, AL. Many nieces, nephews, cousins, students, friends, and extended family.

‘Well done, my good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’ Matthew 25:21

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Look to the hills , where our srength comes from.Linda Smith & Family.

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Will continue to lift the family in prayer!! Victoria griffin

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Condolences to the family. Alva your sweet spirit will remain with us forever! So long sweet friend!

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Condolences to the family. Words cannot express the sorrow I feel. Alva your spirt and love will always linger in our hearts. You will be truly missed....123. Beverly Combs and family.

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My condolences to the family. Working with Mrs. Jones was a pleasure. She was smart , humorous, and very knowledgeable. She will be missed and always remembered.

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Praying for the family. You all have my sympathy. Rest In Peace Alva. Legusta White and Family

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Alva I will miss you my cousin. Your smile your camera your fussing when we sneak and take your picture😆 you had such a sweet spirit. Rest in heaven cuz. Until we meet again love you💜 Melanie and family.

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Alva was a fun loving person who never met a stranger. I will truly miss her calls to discuss the PTC fb postings which she was very proud of. Alva was very dedicated to her family, friends,and her PTC family. Rest on my dear friend.

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Condolences to Alva's family. We will miss her from Dr. Joyce A. Harris-Stokes and the Russell County Education Retirees Association.

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To the family of Alva, I pray that in God's own time you will have comfort and peace in having had such a sweet, loving and poised soul in your midst. She is now at home in the full presence of God. The Reverend Maretta Arnold-Franklin, PCUSA Central High School, Class of 1972 Alabama A&M University, Class of 1976

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Mrs. Lokey and family,we share your sorrow. Alva's sweet spirit was a blessing. I am praying the peace of God will guard your hearts and minds. Bernice and Joyce Cobb

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Today, I prayed a prayer of Thanksgiving for the birth, life, and legacy of Alva Lokey Jones. I will miss you. Elder Marandra Clark Rivers (Retired) CMEC

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A Prayer 4 the Lokey & Jones Family: Almighty God. the creator and breath of life. Our light of hope is dim with the transition from mortal to immortality of our beloved Alva Lokey Jones; but not as though we have no hope, because our hope is in the resurrection of Jesus, the Christ. We simply petition your hands of love, comfort and peace to embody our mind body and spirit. Until that great getting up morning. In the name of the Father, the Son, and Holy Spirit. "Central High School Class of 1972"

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It was always good times with Alva, it was a time to smile, thanks for the many smiles! You and your sweet personality will never be forgotten my friend. Shalom sister Alva and Shalom to the Jones/Lokey family. Pam Williams Solomon

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I truly thank Sis. Alva for her kindness and warm spirit. I am grateful for the care and friendship she showed my mother while I was pastor at PTC. She will be surely missed. May God comfort, strengthen, and encourage the family. The Jones and Lokey family is in our prayers. Rev. Dr. Gregory and Angela Scott.

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The family of Alva.She will be miss.You and your family are in our prayer.She is in the loving arms arms of God. Alva was a very sweet person.Our sympathy and prays are with you. Key family.

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Sending all my prayers and love to the Lokey family. Alva will truly be missed. Especially her signature phrase - 1,2,3. She was an integral part of our PTC family and will forever be in our hearts.

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Asking God for blessings of comfort and peace to the Jones and Lokey Families. Alva Rest in Paradise. Carolyn, Kristin and Sherry.

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Condolences to the family.

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Condolences to the family.

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My dearest church member and friend, will miss u a lot. Laughing due to you being so serious about ur work ( picture taking)! Alva would not sit by anyone in church that shout or talk loudly, she say. " they would be in my video"!this was too funny! She was so caring and sweet. To the family my condolences and luv! Gwen Pitts, Phenix City, Al.

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Our love and deepest sympathy to the family of our cousin Alva. May God bless and comfort you during this time of the loss of your loved one. Artisha Collins Carter & Family.

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In precious remembrance of our dear Sister Alva.... You chase after Gods heart, I loved your spirit to praise. Heaven gates open and Sister Alva and you walked in, lifting HOLY hands to our God!!!!! You never lost your RAISE ! Family- We love each of you and know we will always keep you in our prayers!! Larry and Gwenetta Echols

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Mr. Elvis Jones, family, and friends of Alva, my sincere condolences, I pray that God's peace, strength, and comfort be with you all at this most difficult time. May Alva Rest In Sweet Peace, and the Joy she brought to all live on in memories! - Richard White

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Condolences to Alva's family. We will keep you all in our prayers. I will miss Alva! Her soft voice, I can hear her now encouraging me to stay strong. Zechariah 1:15 Shalom and Stay Strong. Yvonne King and Family

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Rest in Heaven Alva. Condolences from Calvin Collins and family.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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