Lorine Jones Obituary in Martinsville at Hairston Funeral Home

Obituary For Lorine Jones

On Saturday, December 21, 2024, Lorine E. Jones 82, of Morgan St., Martinsville transitioned peacefully at SOVAH Health-Martinsville. She was born February 2, 1942, to the late John L. Eggleston and Ella Mae Witcher Eggleston.

In addition to her parents Lorine was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Howard Russell Jones, Sr; her twin sister Dorine Jones; her sister Julia Mae Eggleston; and one brother, William L. Eggleston.

Lorine was a graduate of Albert Harris High School. She went on to work at E.I. Dupont for many years until her retirement. Lorine was a devoted and enthusiastic member of Shiloh Way of the Cross Church of Christ of the Apostolic Doctrine where she served as a past member of the Usher Board and the Women’s fellowship.

Those left behind to cherish her memory include, one son, Howard R. (Tara) Jones of Martinsville, VA; one daughter, Jennifer (Clifton) Scott of Martinsville, VA; one sister, Belinda Scales (Howard); one brother, Henry Clay Eggleston (Gwen); four grandchildren, Malika Jones of Charlotte, NC, Clifton M. Scott, Jr. (Brittany), and April Jones-Garrett (Amondo) both of Martinsville, VA, and Jentae Scott-Mayo (Keylon) of Glen Allen, VA; eight great grandchildren whom she cherished dearly; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A family visitation will be held Friday, December 27, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12 noon at Shiloh Way of The Cross Church of Christ of Apostolic Doctrine, 938 Brookdale Street, Martinsville, VA. Interment will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 869 Parkway Dr., Martinsville, VA.

A public viewing will be held on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Other times, the family will receive friends at the home 926 Morgan St., Martinsville, VA. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.

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Sending heartfelt condolences to the family.I will miss her at the beauty salon always was a joy to everyone. I loved that big beautiful smile. Take your rest my love. Rona "Renee" Moore

We will miss Mrs. Lorine company she enjoyed the banana bread we baked occasionally We send our sincere condolences to Pep and Jenapee. We love you all Vanessa Hairston Williams

You will definitely be missed by the Williams family!! Love ya , Gwen Williams

To Jennifer and family, deepest condolences in the passing of your beloved one. I saw your mother a few months back at the Food Lion parking lot. We both were going inside the grocery store. As always, she would compliment me. A beautiful lady inside out who was a joy to talk to and would make you smile. I pray God's strength will hold you all up and his peace comfort the heart now and the days ahead. Love, Ophelia Griggs

Sending my sincere condolences to the family during this time of loss. May God give you comfort today and in the days ahead. Gladys King

I am sending prayers of comfort and peace to the Jones and Eggleston family. May the God of ALL Comfort wrap His loving arms around you as His divine purpose and will prevails in those who remain. Annie Laura Martin of Springfield, Missouri

I will truly miss your beautiful smile and spirit. Love and condolences to the family❤️🙏🏼

Your smile will be missed Mula❤️ -Ced

Cedric Fulton

Sending prayers and condolences to the family. Vaughn Moyer

Family your mother was a joy to be around and we will miss her.You have our prayers and deepest sympathy. Peter "Pap" and Willie Mae Harris

Love, sympathy and prayers are sent to you. I loved being around Ms. Lorine. She has always treated me the same. Always a smile and an encouraging word(with a laugh). She will be missed. ❤️🙏🏽 Cheryl Walton Wilson

Sending Prayers!!! With Deepest Sympathy Fannie Smith and family

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