Retha Briggs Jones Obituary in Clearwater at Smith-Youngs Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Retha Briggs Jones

Retha Briggs Jones was born to Leon and Cloyte Briggs on May 18, 1944 in Hope, Arkansas.

She departed this on August 13, 2021 in Clearwater, FL.

She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Jones, parents, four siblings (Richard, William, and Roosevelt Briggs, and Virgie Wilson). Four children Joyce Anderson, Albert Anderson, Iletha Pitts, and Dorothy McGahee)

Many cherished memories will be treasured by....

Children - Vertina (Michael Pitts), Yvonne (Edward), Baynard, Lawrence Pitts, Norman and Steven Jones.

Siblings - Johnny (Surita) Briggs, Helen Weston, Eddie Briggs, Grace (Kelly) Tucker, George and Glenn Briggs.

Grandchildren - Charles, Alphonso, Christopher, & Joshinia Anderson, Angela (James) Hill, Joshua (Ryeshay) Anderson, Tessa & Retha Anderson, Billy & Miranda McGahee, Jeanetta (Monyeh) Boykin, Senora McCracken, Creve (Dyindamola) McCracken, Lawrence and Mikkael Pitts, Teresa (Marcus) Robinson, Nathaniel Anderson, Ashley Anderson, Dontay Anderson & Christina Anderson.

Many, many nieces, nephews, great, & great-great grands

Retha loved music, dancing, cooking, family, friends, and reading her bible daily.

"Dear Mama, you will be truly missed by all of us"

Services Entrusted to Smith - Young's Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.

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Grandma, I miss you and you will forever be missed. I am thankful for the 34 years that I was able to spend with you. I am thankful that you Genesis and Craig know you. You will forever be the strongest woman I know. All of your family loves you and we are missing you dearly sweet woman. You got your wings Grandma! Always on my mind and forever in my heart! Love Always, AshCake😙

I love and miss you and hate you never got the chance to meet your great grand daughter Jordy. Forever week carry you in my heart😘

Auntie Retha your life to me is such an amazing celebration. My favorite memories of you is taking Tina and I to the Grill Bar every day where we ate snacks, sodas and dance collecting money for piggy banks😂😂. I have never questioned your love for me for you have been the best Auntie/mom to be. Just Rest In Peace Auntie we shall see each other again, this time for eternity...Always and forever. Love you dearly ❤️❤️❤️

Dear Granny where to begin👀👀I love u from the bottom of my heart to depth of my soul and I'm going to miss u incredibly. I'll never forget u and all the things u taught me and help me to overcome. U Are and will Always Be the Queen of our castle. We wanted u with us but God needed u more. Love you Granny😢😢Rest Easy Ole Girl💙😢👑☺️😇

To my loving sister. Kelly and I Grace Lee will always love you. You was so special to us. Words will never explain the love we have for you. Rest in peace sis.

To my sister I will always love you forever but God called you home because he has something better for you to do.love your brother Johnny Briggs all ways and forever.

My dear Aunt I will miss you forever but I understand you need this rest. You were always so humble and so sweet to me. I love you
💜 your niece Anita

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