Evelyn Smith Jones

March 20, 1930 - July 19, 2017

03/20/1930 - 07/19/2017

Past Services

Visitation
Sunday July 23, 2017
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service of Ahoskie
205 NC Highway 42 W
Ahoskie, NC 27910
252-332-3122 | Directions
Service
Monday July 24, 2017
11:00 am
Highland Memorial Gardens
US 13 South, 109 Ward Road
Ahoskie, NC 27910
Directions

IVOR, VA- Evelyn Smith Jones, age 87, formerly of Ahoskie, passed away on July 19, 2017 at the Sentara Hospice House of Virginia Beach, VA.

Mrs. Jones was born on March 20, 1930 to Benjamin Gordon and Wertley Mae Hobbs Smith in Chowan County, NC. Evelyn spent her life taking care of her family. She spent countless hours farming with her husband. Evelyn loved flowers of any type, especially roses. She was an avid gardener. Evelyn enjoyed making stuffed animals, mainly rabbits. She was very talented and enjoyed making things with her hands. Evelyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend that will be deeply missed by all that knew her.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin K. Jones, and her two brothers, John “JB” Benjamin and Earl Gay Smith.

Evelyn is survived by her, son, Gordon Jones and wife Rebecca of Lakeland, FL; a sister, Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Dilday of Ahoskie, NC; two grandsons, Reese Jones and wife Tiffany, and Andy Jones, both of Lakeland; three great-grandsons, Cameron, Carson, and Cameron Jones; one great-granddaughter, Emma Jones; one brother, Carroll Eugene “Gene” Smith and wife Kay of Rich Square, NC; one nephew, Robert Earl Dilday and wife Kimberly of Gatesville, NC; one niece, Denise Farmer of Kelford, NC; numerous great nieces and nephews, and a special friend, Billy Reveal.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 23, 2017 from 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm at Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service, Ahoskie, NC.

A celebration of life graveside service will be held on Monday, July 24, 2017 at 11:00 am at the Highland Memorial Gardens, Ahoskie, NC, with Pastor Greg Hurdle officiating.

Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service – Ahoskie Chapel is handling the arrangements for the Jones family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting www.garrettsykesfs.com.

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Linda harrington
6 years ago

We’ll miss you on Saturday night
Linda Harrington and women of the moose

Denise Mizelle AlShammari
6 years ago

My condolences for your loss. May she rest in peace.

Jerri and Duck Harrell
6 years ago

So sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers be with you.

Wanda Collins
6 years ago

Gordon,
So sorry to hear about Evelyn. I can still remember visiting you in Ahoskie with my mom when you and I were very young. I can still see Uncle Marvin and Aunt Evelyn perfectly in my mind, and the house you lived in. I loved those visits. I’m so glad she enjoyed those happy years living in Virginia Beach. I know they will be happy memories for you too as you struggle with this loss. My condolences to you and your family…

Sandra C. Outlaw
6 years ago

Gordon, Becky and family, so sorry for your loss. Seems you all lost an amazing woman. My prayers are with you all.

Linda Jenkins
6 years ago

Evelyn Jones was a very talented homemaker. If you were privileged to eat at her table, you were a lucky individual. She was known for her delicious food and her hospitality. I was always in awe of her talent for growing flowers. She is now at peace in Heaven. I can picture her sitting in a beautiful garden talking with Marvin. Thanks for the memories, Evelyn.