Martha Sue Jones, age 70 of Rocky Mount, died peacefully at home Thursday, May 14, 2009, surrounded by her family and friends following a long battle with cancer.
She was born January 4, 1939 a daughter of the late Odell Berkley and Vera Morris. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Melvin Jones.
She was an avid gardener, crafter, great cook who enjoyed fishing and making hay on the farm. Her radiant smile & loving personality will be missed by all who knew her.
Surviving are her #1 son, Sammy St. Clair; daughter, Debbie Ann Jones McCormick and husband Danny; grandchildren, Kaleigh St. Clair and special friend, Brad Fanning, Jeremy Tyler St. Clair and special friend, Jennifer Carr, Whitney Danielle McCormick and special friend, Jamey Holley, Haley Elizabeth McCormick; brother, Bobby George Morris and wife Phyllis; and nephew, Craig Morris.
Special thanks to the TOPS Girls, Carilion Hospice of Franklin County, Blue Ridge Cancer Center, and all the many friends who supported the family during Sue’s illness and passing.
Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Liz Lazenby officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, P.O. Box 3907, Martinsville, Virginia 24115 or Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o Angie Weddle, Treasurer, 2300 McNeil Mill Road, Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Saturday with her family receiving friends 6-8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount and other times at the residence.
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