Caroline B. Jones Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Caroline B. Jones was born February 13, 1927 and reared in Chester, PA to the late Handy and Jennie Brown. She received her formal education from Perry A. Wright Elementary School, Douglass Jr. High School and Chester High School. She also graduated from the Chicago Correspondence School of Dress Design while attending high school. All of Caroline’s life was spent in Chester, except for one year when she married Pastor James R. Jones (who preceded her in death). On September 19, 1950 James and Caroline were joined in holy matrimony at the Champagne-Urbana, Illinois Court House. From this union six children were born: Caroline (Candy), Rhonda, Dawna, James (Jamie), Aaron and Roxanna (who preceded her in death). Caroline was very active with her husband and children. Caroline worked at the Mushroom Factory in Kennett Square, PA until her first child was born. She then became self-employed as a seamstress until her retirement. A former member of Temple of Brotherly Love CC Church she served as first lady until the retirement of her husband. While at Temple of Brotherly Love she was a member of the Steward Board, Mass Choir, Sunday School, Bible Study Class, Alter Guild and the Usher Board. As a member of Calvary Baptist Church she served on many boards and auxiliaries; namely the Deaconess Board, Female Chorus, Sanctuary Choir, Prayer Band, Missionaries (Group #4), Sunday School and Bible School Teacher. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Deacons Union of Chester & Vicinity & the State of Pennsylvania. In addition, she was a past President of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Brotherhood Breakfast Association of Churches. Caroline’s favorite scripture was Psalm 27:14 “Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.” She regarded all Christian songs as her favorite. Caroline also served in her community through AARP of Chester & Vicinity and as a member of the Family Selection Committee of Chester Community Improvement Project. She leaves to cherish wonderful memories five children: Caroline (Stephen), Rhonda (John), Dawna (Curtis), James (Toye), Aaron (Nichole). One adopted son Keith (Yvette). Fifteen grandchildren: Chanda, Davona, Danita, John, Jessica, Brandie, A’ishah, Latoya, Julius, James Jr., Janani, Syncere, Shareef, Aaron Jr., Nicolette. Nine great-grandchildren: Aminah, Sha’kir, Jamir, Corie, Kaliyah, Lakeysha, Michael, Jeremy, Shawn. Nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of family friends. While we are saddened, we have purposed to rejoice as we submit Caroline’s obituary, The Family Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89330137686?pwd=Ym0rZkEweWtDZHhlZVQ4UE84ejk2Zz09

Caroline B. Jones

February 13, 1927 - April 19, 2021