Terry’s Metropolitan Mortuary | Talladega, AL

Obituary For Willie Ann Jones

A celebration of life for Mrs. Willie Ann Jones of Alpine, 90, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Jones will lie in state one hour prior to the service. Everyone will be required to wear a mask and attendance is limited to family. Visitation will be 1-7 pm. on Friday, January 7, 2022, at the funeral home.

On Saturday in September 12, 1931, Mrs. Willie Ann Swain Jones was born to the union of Alphonso Swain and Beulah Terrell Swain in Alpine, Alabama. At an early age, Mrs. Jones was a member of New Maryland Missionary Baptist Church. After marrying her husband, Mr. Casey Jones on May 18, 1946, Willie Ann moved her membership to Bethel Missionary Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. She completed her education at Nottingham School. Willie Ann worked as a secretary at Hanna J. Mallory School and Beaunit Rayon Factory, cooked at Alpine Bay and served as a nursing assistant for Dr. Jerry Gurley. On the evening of Wednesday, December 29, 2021, the Lord called her to her Heavenly home. She was preceded in passing by her husband, Casey Jones; a grandchild, Sa’id Riddick; parents, Alphonso and Beulah Swain; a sister, Eloise; and three brothers, Alphonso Swain, Jr., John Swain and Josephus Swain. Mrs. Jones leaves to cherish her memory: seven children, Donald (Shirley) Jones of Moody, Alabama, Joyce Jones of Sandusky, Ohio, Jennell (Winston) Lovelace of Anderson, Indiana, Veronica Burk of Alpine, Alabama, Edith (James) Fomby of Simpsonville, South Carolina, Hisham Rashad of Newport News, Virginia and Cody Jones of Alpine, Alabama; eleven grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; four sisters Juliette Betty Brown of Detroit, Michigan, Lena Swain of St. Louis, Missouri, Eppie Harvey of Sandusky, Ohio and Bertha Washington of Toledo, Ohio; caregiver for over 10 years, Cynthia Wilson; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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With Deepest Sympathy Praying for the family Phyllis Swain and family

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Thinking of you in these diffcult Times. We like to give our heart felt Condolence. Just know God is with you always. Barbara & Earl Fomby

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From the kindness of my heart I would like to send my deepest sympathy to the Jones family and praying and asking God to sustain this family. I know its a hard time for you guys but remember God is always there. ~Tyler Hall

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Only an Aunt can give hugs like a mother, keep secrets like a sister and share love like a friend....Forever in our hearts...Charles, Sandra & Chance Beavers

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Condolences to the Jones Family. Prayers and thoughts are with You all during this time. May God give you comfort. Love, LaVonne

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To the kindness of my heart I would like to send my deepest sympathy to the Jones family and praying and asking God to sustain this family. I know its a hard time for you guys but remember God is always there. ~Tyler Hall

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My adopted Family, I tried to be there with you all but, because of the covid19 I felt it was best I don't travel. Janelle, deanna, chri and Winston, please accept our sincere condolences, "grandma willie ann" will surly be missed.

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Prayers and Condolences to the Jones Family. She will always be a Rose to so many who knew her. Rest Well Mother Jones.

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My condolences to the family, praying for the strength you will need in times like these.

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To our family we love, and will miss Cousin Ann. Growing up we were always visiting each other and sharing so much fun memories. God has called another one of his angels home. Take your rest Cousin Ann Love you, The Porter and Swain family

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Deepest sympathy our prayers are with the family. Alonzo & Shernevelyne Draper Hill

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May GOD continue to cover you in living memory auntie love Lois Brown Nelson your niece from Detroit.

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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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