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Obituary For Cecelia Jones
Mrs. Cecelia Donnell Jones departed this life on January 2, 2021. She was the eldest daughter to the late Mr. W.C. Donnell and the late Mrs. Lillian Donnell Kelly. She was born on March 18, 1939 in Charlotte, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband Crawford James Jones. Upon her father’s death in 1947, she, her mother, and her sister returned to her mother’s home, in Fayetteville, NC, where she graduated from EE Smith Senior High School. She matriculated to J. C. Smith University, Charlotte NC, where she met and married her late husband, Crawford James Jones. After their marriage, she and her husband moved to Greensboro, NC, and resided there for sixty-two years.
Cecelia was an employee of the Greensboro/Guilford County Schools, she worked there for thirty-two years. She was a member of St. James Presbyterian Church, where she served as a Deacon, and was a member of the Estelle Eaton Circle. She was a member of ETTA PHI BETA SORORITY, being one of the Charter Members of the organization. She also was a member of SEANC STATE ORGANIZATION, and NCAEOP (North Carolina Association of Office Personnel). Cecelia loved people and never met a stranger, she could hold a conversation with anyone. She loved to read and loved her family. Prior to her retirement she and her late husband moved to Pleasant Garden, NC, and she retired from the Greensboro/Guilford County School System in 1995.
Cecelia is survived by her two sons: Crawford David Jones of Greensboro, NC, and Carlton Steven Jones (Rogerline) of Raleigh, NC; three granddaughters: Christina Quick (Dontrail) of California, MD; Chelsea Jones of Greensboro, NC, and Ciara Jones of Raleigh, NC; one great- granddaughter; Caitlin Kerr of California, MD; two great-grandsons: Landon and Aiden Quick of California, MD; one sister Brenda Salley of Greensboro, NC, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. She will be missed dearly by her church, family, friends, and neighbors.
A public viewing will be held Sunday, January 10, 2021 from 12 pm-2 pm in the Cassie Coote-Brown Chapel of Perry J. Brown Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held at Lakeview Cemetery.
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Add A CondolenceI loved you Mrs. Jones. You were one of my favorite staff members when I was a student at Grimsley High School back in the 1970s.
Mr. Crawford, Mr. Carlton & Family, Our sincere condolences for the loss of your mother. May God bless and comfort you at this difficult time. Jennie & Kelly McNamara (Hunters Ridge neighbors)
Carlton Jones, So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. May god be with you and your family. Co-workers Jackie & Ralph McKeithan
I always looked forward to Mrs. Jones stopping by my office to chat. She was like a bright ray of sunshine! Flashing that smile and sharing her wonderful sense of humor. She will be greatly missed, may she rest in peace. My prayers go out to Crawford and his family. Wanda Freeman
When Cee Cee would stop by my office, I always enjoyed our conversations. Her smile and sense of humor would brighten my day. A few years back, we kept saying we needed to have lunch and "catch up." I'm just sorry that we didn't get a chance to do it. She will be greatly missed, may she rest in peace.
With heart filled sadness and sending prayers. Met both your parents through their banking and working needs and we became friends and shared a lot of laughs together. May GOD grant you comfort to know that they will be together again. Linda Sims
Cece and Crawford were two of the nicest people you could ever meet. My mother worked with Cece at Greensboro/guilford county schools for many years, and my husband Emmett worked with Crawford at the Greensboro Fire dept. we thought so highly of both of them. She will be missed dearly. Our deepest sympathy to her family. We were so saddened to hear this.
Jamey and Emmett VanNess
Sending heartfelt condolences to the entire family. May God bless and continue to comfort you. The Allen, Richmond and Massenburg Families
I was saddened when my aunt (Lorene) told me of Ms. CeCe's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
-Christine Williams
The family of Cecelia Jones has my deepest sympathy. I had the privilege of knowing her as a co-worker. She was a beautiful person, inside and out. May God keep and strengthen you now and in the days to come. Audrey Young
What a fine lady. Always a nice smile and greeting when you went to Grimsley's main office. Phil Weaver
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
