Helen E. Jones
June 2, 1940 ~ November 29, 2020
Helen E. Jones, 80, of Columbus, passed away November 29, 2020.
She was born June 2, 1940 in Florence, Alabama to the late Nathan and Ludie Michael Posey.
She married Damon L. Jones on September 20, 1957 in Columbus and he preceded her in death.
Helen was employed for 22 years by the U.S. Postal Service, retiring in 2000 as a rural postal carrier. She was a charter member of Bible Church of Columbus, the Hallmark Club, the Rural Carrier Union, and the NCHA Camper’s Association. She enjoyed working with children and had been a youth leader in the Awana and Olympian church programs.
She is survived by her sons: Damon (Lisa) Jones, Jr. of Houston, TX, Tim Jones of Gnawbone, and Matt Jones of Columbus; daughters Susan Elkins of Columbus, Sherl Jones of Columbus, and Teresa (Dennis) Burton of Columbus; grandchildren: Ben Jones, Damon Jones III, Danyel (Chris) Thompkins, Philip (Heather) Jones, Kelli (David) Howell, Breanna (Roy) Lambert, Zach (Jullian) Burton, Autumn (Condell) Bowman; great-grandchildren: Nathaniel, Chesney, Gaby, Luc, Barret, Kaitlyn, Wyatt, and Ellie; great-great-grandchild: Alaina; and sister: Pearl Reed.
She was also preceded in death by her brothers: Clifton Posey, Emmit Posey, and Fred Posey; and, sister, Mildred Kobeck. Visitation will be 5:00 – 8:00 PM, Thursday, December 3, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be conducted by Pastor Dave Marvin and Pastor Jerry Day, Sr., at 10:00 AM, Friday, December 4, at the funeral home.
Interment will be in Bethel Baptist Cemetery.
With the new instructions issued by the State allowing gatherings of 50 people, we welcome friends to pay respects while continuing to follow social distancing guidelines. You may be asked to wait outside the building as we comply with this mandate. We encourage you to share your support with the family, being cognizant that others wish to do the same.
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Your mom was always very nice to me. She was a very sweet lady. Sorry for your loss!
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Tim. Matt, Damon, Susan, Sherl, Teresa, We are thinking of each of you and praying that you all feel Gods arms holding you in this difficult time. Helen, will be greatly missed. Love, Kim Jones Hedrick and Anita Jones Carter.
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Helen and I worked side by side for many years. We attended many union meetings together. We had lots of fun and laughs. Even after we retired we would get together and always have lots to talk about. She was the kindness sweetest person I know. She will be missed! Love ya, Sue Williams 🙏🏻
Helen was such a kind and thoughtful lady. We were local union officers together for several years. She was extremely dedicated and well organized. In 2011, Helen was nominated for and won the INRLCA Outstanding Member of the Year award, a well deserved honor for her many years of service to the organization. Even after being long ago retired as a postal carrier, she still attended every union meeting and convention she could, up to as recently as last year. She will be dearly missed. I always enjoyed a conversation with her, as I could be sure it would be the most positive & heartfelt. Helen was a true Christian woman, and I have no doubt she’s been called to be with the Lord for eternity.
We have known Helen for many years serving with her in the INRLCA union and with her husband in the Auxiliary. We have many fond memories of a women who led a life of dedication to her faith in God. She will always be remembered in our thoughts and we pray for the family as they grieve their loss.
Larry & Pat Gunnell
I am so saddened to just learn of Helen’s passing. She was a great neighbor and a lovely lady. I loved her laugh.