Dr. Ann Davis Jones

Soror Ann Davis-Jones was one of the first women I truly admired. As my elementary school principal, she embodied beauty, grace, elegance, and professionalism. I will always remember her beautiful announcer's voice, commanding presence, and even more beautiful spirit.

What a full-circle blessing it was to go from being her student to having the honor of calling her my Chapter Soror. Her example left an impression on my life that will never fade.

My heartfelt condolences to her family and all who loved her. Rest beautifully, Soror. Your legacy of grace and excellence lives on. 🕊️❤️🐘

To the family, I offer my deepest sympathy for your loss. I met Dr. Jones many years ago when she and my mother were State Coordinators under Dr. Paulette Walker. I will remember my dear Delta sister with fondness and love.

My sincerest condolences to Soror Ann Jones family, friends and chapter members. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal, we know she's looking down from heaven. Rest in power Soror, we'll done!

Remembering our Anchor, "Call Ann" To our Beloved Ann, from one PHAT sister to another: since hearing about your transition, it has given us an opportunity to pause for just a moment to reflect on the deep footprints that you have left. Just bear with us for a moment as we look back at the beautiful legacy you gave us. From 1999 to 2003, five of us, chosen from throughout the Southern Region, including the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, along with Nassau, Bahamas, had the distinct honor of serving as State Coordinators under the Regional Administration of Regional Director, Dr. Paulette C. Walker. Back then, conference calls of any nature were a logistical challenge. Long before AI, Apple, or modern tech, we relied entirely on whoever had the strongest telephone connection to anchor the line. Ann, serving as our Georgia State Coordinator, was always that anchor-#thatSister! With our Regional Secretary, Joanell Lawson, striving to take copious notes, Ann would echo everything each of us said to make sure no one was left out and every detail was captured. Through it all, she earned our permanent, affectionate title of "Call Ann." While that is a beautiful piece of our history, the true measure of Ann was found in her fierce love for her family, her devotion to her church, and her deep civic commitment. Though possessing a firm outward demeanor, she was always internally anchored and ready for whatever God called her to do. Our circle of five coordinators has felt the heavy sting of loss. First Mississippi's Dorothy Banks, then our 25th National President Dr. Walker, and now you, our Georgia sister. Though only three of us remain to carry the torch, in addition to our past Regional Secretary, your spirit stays woven into ours. To honor her legacy, those of us who remain are also proudly contributing to the scholarship named in her honor to continue the work she loved so dearly. Our beloved Regional Director proudly referred to us as her PHAT sisters—Excellent, Cool, Top Notch, well-versed, and endowed in all elements of learning, life, and living. Ann truly strived to embody that excellence every single day. In the words of our soror, Lady Soul: "Sail on Silver girl, your time has come to shine!" For those of us who remain, we shall see you in the Rapture! Forever loved, Lady Shivers Tucker (Alabama) Martha S. Lue Stewart (Florida & the Bahamas) Deborah G. Harris (Tennessee) Joanell Lawson, Past Regional Secretary (Tampa, Florida Your PHAT Sisters

My deepest condolences to Soror Ann Davis Jones's family and all who loved her. I often say, "Soror Ann is the reason I am a Delta." In 1990, while serving as President of EPCP and as principal of Continental Colony Elementary, she was someone I admired deeply. When she invited me to participate in their Jabberwock, I experienced my first glimpse of the beauty of sisterhood.

Soror Ann became a mentor and an inspiration to me. I was honored to write about her in my dissertation on the impact of Black women mentoring one another. I was truly one of her biggest fans and always looked forward to seeing her at cluster meetings, regional conferences, and national conventions.

Her impact on my life is immeasurable, and I will miss her dearly. Thank you, Soror Ann, for being a part of my journey and for helping me become the woman and Delta I am today. Rest well, my dear Soror.

My sincere prayer and condolences to the family. Mrs Davis-Jones, was one of the strongest and sincere teacher at Central High School in Newnan, she taught us well in so many areas.

Sincere prayers and heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Dr. Ann Davis Jones. Dr. Jones taught us Music Appreciation and was our Chorus Director for the Class of 1966, Central High School. We will always love and appreciate all the music she taught us 🏫 Roslyn Partridge Aplin

Dr. Ann D. Jones was the very first school administrator my daughter had. I enjoyed volunteering at Continental Colony Elementary School under her leadership. May she rest in peace.

Dr. Jones was one of my favorite teachers at Central High School in Newnan. May she rest in the bosom of Jesus! Debbie Smith Mack

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