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Obituary For Delores Blackwell Jones
MRS. DELORES BLACKWELL JONES - Age 88, of Dalton, GA passed away Friday, October 31, 2025. She was born on August 18, 1937 to her late parents, Robert Lee Blackwell and Rachel Saxton Blackwell. Delores was graduate of Emery Street School. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church where she served on the Matrons Circle as an Usher. She worked for the Lee Family and Myers Family for many years as a Housekeeper. Delores was a talented cook and avid shopper in her spare time.
Delores was also preceded in death by her husband, Bob Jones; son, Brad Blackwell; granddaughter, Bradetta Nicole Blackwell; and sisters, Mary Verlin Harris and Nellie Hope.
Those left to cherish Delores’ memories are her; daughter, Mary A. Lewis; grandchildren, Scott (Shawn) Blackwell, Shannon (Stephanie) Blackwell, James (Danielle) Lewis, A’ngelique Lewis, Toriano Jermaine “T.J.” (Ashanti) Blackwell, Carvelle (Mary) Smith, and Pastor Carzelle (Farrah) Smith; special cousin / best friend, Bettye Spraggins; sister, Mary Cooper; former devoted daughter-in-law, Effie (Eurskine) Lyons; a host of great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Homegoing Celebration will be Friday, November 7, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 900 Roan St, Dalton, GA 30721 with Rev. Rodney Weaver, Eulogist, and Dr. Jerry D. Jones, Presider. The family will receive extended family and friends on Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. at Willis Funeral Home. Interment; West Hill Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, GA.
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Atlanta GA Millwork sent Gracious Lavender Basket for Delores Blackwell Jones - November 04, 2025
Til we meet again were uttered when Brad closed his eyes in death Now the two have met again and the rejoicing has begun Mother and son what a pair the way it is supposed to be Blessings and love to all of you Marvin L Henderson Ravenna OH
Mrs Delores was my neighbor in south dalton and on clark st. ,my last memory of her was a conversation about us living in south dalton ,she's no longer suffering now may she rest in peace
Prayers,condolences and deepest sympathies to the family.
HAVE MERCY... LORD, JESUS!!! ... Please Keep Us Near The CROSS!!! The Queen Chapel Independent Methodist Church Family extend our LOVE, PRAYERS, COMFORT and DEEPEST HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES to the Precious Blackwell Jones Family, Friends, Associates, and Others during this most difficult season. In times like this, let us look unto Our FATHER Which Art in Heaven who freely grants HIS Divine Grace, Mercy, Wisdom and Understanding to all who calls upon HIM. RIH.... Gone... But Never Forgotten... Mother Delores Blackwell Jones. THE LORD IS OUR SHEPHERD! Pastor Louise Young Harris; Reverend Dr. Terry Owens, and the Queen Chapel Independent Methodist Church Family, Kingston, GA
I would like to extend my condolences to the family and let you all know I'm so glad I got a chance to meet such a lovely lady and boy was she classy I gained another family of brothers when I met her...praying for the family and sending my love as well Granny will truly be missed I love you all
Our hearts and Prayers go out to each of you as you go through this difficult time in your lives, New Hope Baptist Church Usher Board- Velina Weaver
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
