Lillie Sumner Jones, 92, of Fruitland passed away Sunday, September 5, 2010 at Elizabeth House. A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, she was a daughter of the late Soloman Jefferson Sumner and the late Carrier Huntley Sumner. She was also the wife of the late Gordon Jones who died in 1989. She was a graduate of Edneyville High School, and a member of Fruitland Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Larry Gordon Jones and his wife Janet of Cramerton, NC, Douglas Edwin Jones and his wife Wendy of Flat Rock; three grandchildren, Melissa J. Leonetti and her husband Thomas, Ryan Douglas Jones, Matthew Dawson Jones, a step-grandson, Phillip B. Luther and his wife Christina; a great granddaughter, Anna Marie Leonetti; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral will be at 2:00 pm Wednesday, September 8, 2010 in the chapel of Forest Lawn Mortuary. Rev. Steven R. Jones will officiate. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 pm prior to the service in the chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
We were all very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Lillie was always a beautiful lady with such grace and kindness. I hope you find strength knowing that she is now in heaven with your Dad. Doug, You and Larry and your families will have our prayers and thoughts with you at this time. w
Doug and Family,
Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. My condolences to you and your family.
Doug and Larry, we are extremely sorry for the loss of your mother! We all are familiar with the loss of loved ones and the pain of it! You all have our thoughts, prayers, and sympathy. Our daughter, Julie was the social worker at Universal Health Care during your Mother’s last days and become quite fond of her. We know God will meet her with open arms and keep her from here.
Lillie’s passing is the end of a era- she was a lovely lady. Her brother Henry was my grandfather. Our thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,
Buck and Barbara Meliski
With my heartfelt thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy in at the lost of your precious loved one. May God bless, comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead and may His grace be sufficient in this time of transition. will all my love and prayers,
Joy Deaver Capps
Larry and Douglas,
I’m sorry for the loss of your mother. I can remember the good old days at Fruitland and my prayers and thoughts are with you.
Much love,
Sue Arrowood Pearson
Dear Larry and Gordon,
I want to express my sympathy to you in the loss of your Mother. I saw her about five years or so ago with my Aunt Peggy and Buck’s wife, Barbara. She always seemed to be a sweet lady though I never got to see her very often after my family left Chimney Rock. I know you all will miss her.
Sincerely,
Marcia Stokes