Dorothy Jones

For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. Dorothy Jones was born on June 10, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Nathaniel Nash and Fannie Bacon Nash. She departed this life on June 30, 2022 at the home of her daughter in Clayton, NJ. She was the oldest of nine siblings. Dorothy or “Miss Dot as she was affectionately called, was raised and educated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was a 1947 graduate of William Penn High School for Girls. Later, she moved to Chester, married and had four children. Dorothy decided to pursue a career in the medical field and studied to become a Licensed Practical Nurse, graduating in 1963 from the nursing program at Crozer Hospital. Following graduation she was employed by Crozer Hospital, now Crozer-Chester Medical Center. She retired after 25 years of service caring for newborns in the hospital Nursery. She enjoyed traveling, shopping and eating. Another pass time was watching the Shopping Networks. Box after box would pile up on her porch from the Home Shopping Network and QVC. Dorothy was the matriarch of the family, taking on the role as mother to her younger siblings because they were so close to the age of her own children. She made sure they were provided for and often had them stay with her during the summer months. There was at least a 20 year difference between the latter born siblings, so they were treated like her own children. She was a mother figure not only to them, but to so many others; always willing to help and provide for anyone in need. Dorothy was a loving and devoted Grandmother and doted on all of her grandchildren who affectionately called her “Granny”. In 1986, she renewed her relationship with the Lord. This decision led her to join St. Paul CME Church under the Pastorate of Rev. Leon H. Williams and for the last 15 years, she served under the present Pastor, Rev. Aaron B. Donnelly. She was baptized in 1987. She became a member of the Nurses Ministry and although she didn't formerly join the Missionary Society, she enjoyed supporting their ministry; traveling with them to various events around the Philadelphia District. She could not drive, but Sis. G.Bernice Richardson and Sis. Michele Mosley became her personal chauffeurs. Dorothy was a faithful member of St. Paul. She enjoyed teaching Sunday School, attending Worship Services and Prayer Meeting regularly. She also assisted during Vacation Bible School. Dorothy supported every church event and was always willing to help out wherever she could. She especially loved to travel with the late Rev. Alfreda Smith and the Gospel Choir to minister to the residents of Fair Acres. She was a dedicated member of St. Paul CME Church until her health prevented her from physically attending; but thank God for Facebook-Live which allowed her to worship through this medium. She was concerned about her church and continued to support her church with her tithes and offerings. She would often say, “I'll be glad when I can go back to the church again.” In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two brothers: Francis Nash, and Nathaniel Nash and one sister: Barbara Nash. She leaves to cherish her memory: two daughters: Durel F. Jones Freeman, Deborah D. Jones, one son: Jeffrey A. Jones (Kita) God daughters: Juliette Darcel Fladger and Angelique Fladger, Joe Ann Johnson and Robin Cheers. Siblings: Donald Nash, Larry Nash (Betty), Diana Jackson, Denise Winkey (Rev. Thaddeus Winkey) and Regis Thompson Lawrence. Granddaughters: Mica Gibbs, Brooke Jones, Jazmine Jones, grandsons: Damon Jones, Sr., James Jones Jr., great-grandchildren; Troy T. Kyles (Desjenee), Javai Gibbs, Maya Gibbs, Damon Jones, Jr., Jasmine Jones, Nadaya Jones, Dayana Jones, Zyana Jones, Devon Jones, Bria Clark, Alana Martin, Andrea Martin, James Jones III, Jamoni Jones, great-great grandchildren: Jaxon Clark and Kalesi Gibbs and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends. Sorrowfully Submitted, The Family

Dorothy Jones

June 10, 1928 - June 30, 2022