Bernice Dalton Jones

Bernice Dalton Jones, age 87 of Glade Hill went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. She was born on December 4, 1929 to the late Walter R. and Claudia W. Dalton. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank J. Jones; her brothers, Howard Dalton, Clarence Dalton (Mamie), Wallace Dalton (Dorothy); sisters, Dorothy Crumpton (Layman), Ruth Nichols (Silas) and Norma Hamblett; daughter-in-law, Joyce Jones; grand-daughter, Allison Shoemaker Bingeman; and great-grand-daughter, Rebekah Lawrence. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Allen Shoemaker with whom she made her home for the past 10 years; granddaughter, Melissa Shoemaker Lawrence and husband Jeff; grandson-in-law, Patrick Bingeman; great-grandsons, Evan, Gabe and Aaron Lawrence and Owen Bingeman; step-sons and daughters-in-law, Danny Jones (Brenda), Coy Jones, Sammy Jones (Betty); brothers and sisters-in-law, Tom Dalton (Mary) and Jerry Dalton (Hazel); many other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends; and special friends, Sue Whorley, Melanie Mason and Marjorie Mason. Bernice was a faithful member of Fairview Church of the Brethren. She was employed by MW Manufacturers for over 40 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother and "Mema". In her younger years she enjoyed cooking, sewing and caring for her flowers. In her later years she enjoyed passing some of that knowledge on to her daughter and grand-daughters. Her greatest joy was spending time with her great-grandsons. The entertainment they provided was better than any medicine. Special thanks to Dr. Marie Malinchak and the nurses of Gentle Shepherd Hospice, especially nurses Penny and Pam for their care and support. Flowers are appreciated or donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Graveside services will be conducted from Franklin Memorial Park 2 p.m. Sunday with Pastor Jeff Wray officiating. Her family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Friday at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.