Brenda Jones
Passed 05/29/2025
Brenda, affectionately known to many as “Gail” was born to the late Alfred and the late Ariedell (Olive) Germany on August 28, 1947. She was a lifelong resident of Harlem GA and became a member of New Holt Baptist Church at a young age. She later moved her membership to Second Mount Moriah Baptist Church where she was a member of the choir and was a coordinator for the children’s ministry.
Brenda graduated from Columbia County Schools and then attended Voorhees College where she received her undergraduate degree. She received her specialist degree from Augusta College and her masters degree from the University of Georgia. She worked in the Columbia County School System for 41 years, most of which she served as principal at Westmont and Brookwood Elementary Schools where she made a significant impact on the lives of thousands of children. Her leadership and commitment to education earned her the privilege of having the Brookwood Elementary School library named in her honor upon retirement.
She was married to H. Jerome Jones for over 51 years and to this union two daughters were born, Tamara and Valerie. Spending time with her family was her most precious pastime. She invested heavily in her daughters’ futures through education and the arts and as an unwavering supporter of their dreams and success. Reading books, having tea parties and sleepovers, attending their games and school events, watching movies, playing games and making crafts created magical memories with her grandchildren that will last a lifetime.
Brenda is preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Ariedell Germany.
She is survived by her husband Jerome; daughters Tamara (Michael) Mixon and Valerie (Sharard) Pritchett; and her brother Anthony (Ann) Germany. Her legacy will live on through her five grandchildren, Morgan and Taylor Mixon and Skylar, Sheldon, and Saige Pritchett. She also leaves behind brothers in law Darryl Jones and Kelvin Jones; sisters in law Edwina Crump, Jennie Mae Simmons, Shireen (Ricardo) Jones, Louise (Roderick) Jones, and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.
As we celebrate her life, we not only remember her achievements, but her dedication and passion for educating children, the boundless love she had for her family and friends, and the tremendous impact she had on so many. Though she will be missed, may her imprint and legacy live on in hearts of those who knew and loved her.
A Celebration of Life will be 1:00 pm Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 825 N. Belair Road, Evans, Ga. The family will receive friends from 11:30 am until 12:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to:
Brookwood Elementary SchoolC/O The Brenda Jones Children’s Literacy Fund, 455 South Old Belair Road Grovetown, GA 30813
The Harlem Library, C/O The Brenda Jones Children’s Literacy Fund Attention: Keisha Evans,7022 Evans Towncenter Blvd., Evans, GA 30809
Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road. (706) 790-8858