Jacqueline Deonia Jones entered this life on November 7, 1924 in Dyersburg, TN, one of two daughters born to the late Frank and Thelma (Fuller) Farmer. Her sister, Jessie Lee Livingston, preceded her in death. Jacqueline was educated in the public school system of Dyersburg and graduated from National Business College in Chattanooga, TN.
As a young woman, Jacqueline moved to St. Louis, MO. She married the late Robert E. Jones, Sr. and to this union three children were born: Rosalyn, Robert Jr. and Felicia. In 1989, she retired from the Labor Health Institute after more than 35 years of service.
Jacqueline was a faithful member of St. Augustine Catholic Church where she was actively involved as a member of Catholic Financial Life, St. Rose of Lima Branch 1035, a charter member of the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary, St. Monica Court 339 and the Knights of Peter Claver, Meritorious Fourth Degree Ladies of Grace, Bishop Steib Chapter 29. She was also actively involved in the community as a longtime member of the Zeta Sigma Chapter Philo Club of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, as well as the Red Hat Society.
Jacqueline, affectionately called “Bummy” by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, always valued time with her family. She made it a point to attend all school and sports programs, recitals and graduations. Jacqueline departed this life on November 19, 2012. She leaves to cherish her memory: three children, Rosalyn Washington, Robert Jones, Jr., and Felicia Jones; one granddaughter, Dorita Williams; one grandson, Eric Washington, Jr.; three great-grandchildren, Mariah Boler, Jalen and Justin Williams; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and longtime friends.
