Jo Jones

Jo Ann Rogers Jones, a warrior of dynamic bravery and strength. She passed away on the night of October 12, 2017 battling stage 4 breast cancer. She fought this disease until her last breath like a mother lion protects her cubs. Jo Ann was a wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, cousin, coach, and child of Jesus Christ. She deeply believed that Jesus was her Savior. Jo Ann is survived by her dedicated and beloved husband, Thomas A. Jones, Jr. They have been married for 47 years. Jo Ann is also survived by her daughter, Mary Jo C. Powell and belated daughter Wendy M. Jones. Residing grandchildren: fraternal-twin grandsons Ryan and Brian Powell; Nicholas and Emily Jones, Summer Price and Katlyn Lipford; great grandchildren: Levi Price and Robbie Lipford; nieces Kandi Corum, Stephanie Webster, and nephew Richard Wray and families; cousins: Debbie Richardson, belated cousin, Ronnie Robertson, and special cousin and friend, Megan Brockwell and family; brother in-laws Steve, Mike, and Robbie Jones and families; sister in-law Cathy Ross and family; and mother in-law Jackie Jones. Belated parents, Richard and Mary Rogers. Belated sister, Cathy Wray. A special thank you and hug to my cousin, Kandi for being with my father and me as my mom took her last breath and joined Jesus in Heaven. Jo Ann worked as a hair dresser for 20 years. She coached for over 20 years for Col. Hts. Rec. Dept. As a teenager, Jo Ann began coaching baseball then she progressed into softball, which was her favorite. Mary Jo expressed, "My mother was an extremely passionate and dedicated coach." "She truly loved the game of softball!" "When my mom was not coaching, we would sit together and watch games on many occasions until the park closed." Moma, I know you are a beautiful Angel in Heaven. You are now in no pain walking with Jesus in Heaven. I truly believe you have been reunited with your daughter, sister, and mother who you have so greatly missed. I am sure all of you are playing or coaching softball in Heaven. Or maybe, sitting on the sidelines taking in a game. I will join all of you one day. Save me a seat! Thank you for being my mother. I did not tell you enough. I love you and I will miss you very much. Thank you, dad, for taking such great care of her. Your love and devotion to moma was amazing. Dad, you were moma's best friend, husband, and care-taker that gave moma the sweetest compassion and phenomenal care. You were her hero and soul mate I so admire. Hugs and Kisses to our beautiful Angel in Heaven, Jo Ann R. Jones. A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 20, 2017 in the Mausoleum of Sunset Memorial Park Chester, Virginia. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Boulevard Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

Service Information

Friday, October 20th, 2017 2:00pm, Sunset Memorial Park