Gertrude Foster Jones

December 29, 1927 - May 1, 2020

Emma Gertrude Foster Jones, 92, of Griffin, widow of Edgar Lawrence Jones, died Friday, May 1, 2020 at Spalding Regional Medical Center. Born in Fort Perry, Georgia, December 29, 1927, she was the youngest of ten children belonging to the late H.E. and Emma Daniel Foster. Mrs. Jones was retired from American Mills after many years of service. She enjoyed making quilts, reading, and playing Rummy and Scrabble, but her biggest passion was her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who taught us all the value of hard work and of having a cheerful heart. Mrs. Jones was a lifelong member of Orchard Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Janice Jones Smith and husband Wayne of Williamson, Connie Jones Ellis and Brenda Jones Eddins, both of Griffin; five grandchildren, Lauren Barchi and husband Matthew and Rachel Jenkins and husband Seth, all of Williamson, Racquel Wood and husband Matthew of Fayetteville, Brandon Bass and wife Jamie of Ray City, Jessica Bass of Quitman; and eight great-grandchildren. Due to the corona virus pandemic, a private graveside service will be conducted Monday, May 4, 2020 at Westwood Gardens. In memory of Mrs. Jones, those desiring may make memorials to Refuge of Hope, 7566 US Hwy 84 West, Quitman, GA 31643. For online condolences please visit www.haistenmcculloughfuneralhome.com. Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Road, Griffin is in charge of arrangements.