Elizabeth Ettamae Jones

Elizabeth Ettamae Jones, peacefully transitioned on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at VCU Medical Center. Ettamae as she was affectionally called, was born November 29, 1934, the oldest daughter to Forrest I. and Bertha M. Adkins, of Charles City County, VA. As a child, Ettamae attended Alpine School. At an early age, Ettamae was baptized and joined the Cedar Grove Baptist Church, Charles City, VA., where she was active in several different ministries throughout the years. In 1956, she was joined in union to Louis Byron Jones, Sr. whom she was married for 44 years, until his death. To that union were born their three children, Louis Byron Jones, Jr, Kathy Jones Bradley (Victor Sr.) and Dwight F. Jones (Angie). Ettamae had several interests during her time as a wife, mother and homemaker; sewing, gardening, cooking and baking. One of her notable dishes was Chili Con Carne, which she began preparing for her husband while he was in the US Air Force. Since that time, the dish was a staple in the Ettamae’s kitchen. Over the years, she has shared that recipe with nieces and friends. Another notable, were her Pound Cakes, which her sought after by family and friends. Ettamae who was a Breast Cancer survivor would bake and sell pound cakes to raise money for Relay for Life. Ettamae shared that one of the happiest days in her life; was the day she became a “Jones”, followed by the birth of her children, grandchildren and great-grand daughter. Ettamae is preceded in death by her Husband, Parents, Brother Otis Adkins and Sister Bernadine B. Adkins. In additional to her children, Ettamae is survived by Grandchildren, Corey Jones (Gabrielle), Nikki Jones, Victor Bradley Jr. and Great-Grand Daughter and her namesake, Avery Elizabeth Jones; her Fur Grandbabies, Iggy, Harley, Bella and Zack. She also leaves to morn, Brothers Jerry Adkins, Parker Adkins (Rita), Sister Edith Adkins, Brother-in-law Otis Jones (Lucille) and Sister-in-law Anna Lee Adkins. A host of other family and friends, among them Devoted Cousin, Marguerite Kay Allen; Devoted Niece Barbara Ghee and Devoted Great Nephew Dwayne Triggy Ghee. A funeral service will be held 1PM Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home, 9923 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge VA 23140. A viewing will be from 6PM-8PM Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at the funeral home.. The burial will follow services at Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 5500 Adkins Road, Providence Forge, VA (Charles City County). Face masks are required during viewing and funeral. Please omit food. There will not be a gathering of family and friends after the services. *Services for Mrs. Jones will be livestreamed at the following link, beginning 10 minutes prior to the service: https://vimeo.com/event/825142 **If we experience technical difficulties, please note that we will work on getting the recorded video online in the coming days. Thank you**

Elizabeth Ettamae Jones

November 29, 1934 - December 18, 2021