Dorothy B. Jones

Dorothy B. Jones was born on April 3, 1944, to the union of George and Rosie Jones in Barlow, Mississippi. She was the seventh child of twelve siblings. Dorothy accepted Christ Jesus as her personal Savior and was Baptized at early age at Hall Hill Missionary Baptist Church, where she began her early education. She also attended St. Morris Elementary School and Parish High School in Hazelhurst, Mississippi. Growing up in rural Mississippi, Dorothy’s life was enriched by working on a farm and in the fields, picking greens, beans, gathering eggs, and milking the cows. In 1962, Dorothy’s family moved from Barlow, Mississippi to reside in Gretna, LA. Due to this move, Dorothy completed her high school education in the Orleans Parish Public Schools System and graduated from L.B. Landry High School, in 1963. Later that year, Dorothy married Alvin Charles, Sr. To this union she gave birth to three sons Alvin Jr., Gregory, and Reginal. Having delivered no daughters, she held a special place in her heart for her first granddaughter, Shantrell Monique. In 1975, she joined St. Mark Baptist Church, New Orleans, LA, fulfilling her service for God by working as the church’s secretary. She remained an active parishioner, until her passing during early morning hours on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family and neighbors. Dorothy’s employment spanned several years in the food and retail industries, including work as a skilled butcher, produce worker at IGA grocery store, Katz and Bestoff (K & B) Drug Store, and Save-A-Center, which was later purchased by Rouses Supermarkets, where she retired in 2009. She worked for over 40 years as one of the longest serving Louisiana Election Commissioners. She also served as the Vice President of the Neighborhood Association to the Tunisburg “McClendonville” community. Dorothy demonstrated her everlasting love for family as its beloved matriarch. She was always a phone call away for her friends and family and there were not enough hours in the day for her to help them. She could do anything that needed to be done, there was nothing too big or too small for Dorothy to accomplish. She enjoyed hosting the Jones’ family reunion and many social gatherings. She was adventurous and loved trying new things and ideas. Her joys included: traveling, fishing, gardening, attending concerts and spending time with her family and friends. However, of these joys, she cherished spending time with her family the most, which led her to start an annual brother and sister traditional dinner. She enjoyed gospel singing choosing the Southern Bells as her favorite gospel group, later changing to the Crown Seeker as her favorite gospel group. Dearest Dorothy leaves behind to cherish her memories, her sons: Alvin (Zedra) Charles Jr., Gregory Charles Sr., and Reginal Charles, Sr., her siblings: Johnnie Mae Bailey, Frances Washington, Betty Powell, Joyce (Ronald) Carmouche, Lonnie, Helen, Willie Lee, Thomas James Jones, fifteen grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, her Godchild, Jameka Powell, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Dorothy is preceded in death by her grandparents, Francis Johnson, Martha Gary Lewis Linson, Jordan Linson, parents, George and Rosie Jones, her siblings: Mattie, Larry, Aaron Ray, great-grandson: Reece Charles, sisters-in-law: Dianne Jones, Amanda Jones, brothers-in-law: Oliver C Bailey, and Rev. Moses Powell Sr. Funeral Service at Olive Branch, 1134 Odeon Ave. New Orleans, LA 70114 on Saturday, April 27, 2024 Visitation 9 AM - Services 10 AM Interment: Westlawn Memorial Park & Mausoleum, 1225 Whitney Avenue Terrytown, LA 70056. Arrangement by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 1020 Virgil St. Gretna, LA. 70056. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook.