Celebrating the life of
Vera Harrell Jones
March 13, 1939 - November 14, 2009
Vera Harrell Jones
Savannah- Vera Jones, 70, died Saturday, November 14, 2009 at Candler Hospital.
Vera was born in Wilmington, NC on March 13, 1939 to John L. Harrell, Sr. and Gertrude Price Harrell. She graduated from New Hanover High School before moving to Savannah. For over twenty years, she was a delightful presence and favorite waitress to many at Johnny Harris Restaurant. Most recently she worked with Prymetyme at the Y.M.C.A. Her family would like to extend their gratitude to all of those at the Y.M.C.A for the love that was shown to Vera. During her time off, she enjoyed bowling. Vera was a member of Victory Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, "P.L."Jones of Savannah; daughters, Paula Barla Jon Mattonen of Savannah, Pamela Keen Tony Lombardo of Ellabell; brothers, John Harrell of Jacksonville, FL, Francis Harrell of Castle Hayne, NC; grandchildren, Gene Horan, Jr., James Barla, DeWayne Keen II, and DeAnn Keen; granddaughters-in-law, Shannon Lane, Chrissy Horan, and Heather Keen; great-grandsons, Caleb Barla, Jacob Barla, David Keen, and Joshua Horan; and P.L.'s family of three sons, two daughters, and their families.
Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, November 16, 2009 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at the Hodgson Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors.
Burial: Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
My Granny was one of a kind,I love her will all my heart and I know she loved me with all of hers. I will forever miss her, and miss the phone calls and seeing her when I would come home from work. She was always there, she never missed a single event for me every dance thing our school thing she was there. I Love You Granny Forever and Always. your granddaughter, Vera De Ann Keen
- Vera Keen, Ellabell, GA
I LOVE YOU GRANNY!!!
- Vera De Ann Keen, ,
I extend my sincere condolences to all of Vera's family. In this difficult time may God's promise that there will be a day when we can be reunited with our loved ones by means of a resurrection bring you a measure of comfort now and in the days ahead. John 5vs.28,29;John 11vs.24
- Heather Daniels, , GA
WE LOVE VERA AND HER GIRLS. WE HAVE KNOWN VERA FOR ABOUT 7 OR 8 YEARS NOW AND EVERY TIME SHE CAME TO SEE US SHE WAS JUST BUBBLING OVER WITH LOVE AND JOY. SHE WAS ONE OF THE SASSIEST LADIES THAT I HAVE EVER KNOWN AND I COUNT IT AS SUCH A PRIVILEDGE TO SAY THAT SHE WAS MY FRIEND. TO THE GIRLS...I LOVE YOU ALL AND I AM SO SORRY THAT YOU ARE HAVING TO GO THROUGH THIS!
- BEVERLY AND BOB KULLMAN, RICHMOND HILL,, GA
My Granny was one of a kind,I love her will all my heart and I know she loved me with all of hers. I will forever miss her, and miss the phone calls and seeing her when I would come home from work. She was always there, she never missed a single event for me every dance thing our school thing she was there. I Love You Granny Forever and Always. your granddaughter, Vera De Ann Keen
- Vera Keen, Ellabell, GA
I LOVE YOU GRANNY!!!
- Vera De Ann Keen, ,
I extend my sincere condolences to all of Vera's family. In this difficult time may God's promise that there will be a day when we can be reunited with our loved ones by means of a resurrection bring you a measure of comfort now and in the days ahead. John 5vs.28,29;John 11vs.24
- Heather Daniels, , GA
WE LOVE VERA AND HER GIRLS. WE HAVE KNOWN VERA FOR ABOUT 7 OR 8 YEARS NOW AND EVERY TIME SHE CAME TO SEE US SHE WAS JUST BUBBLING OVER WITH LOVE AND JOY. SHE WAS ONE OF THE SASSIEST LADIES THAT I HAVE EVER KNOWN AND I COUNT IT AS SUCH A PRIVILEDGE TO SAY THAT SHE WAS MY FRIEND. TO THE GIRLS...I LOVE YOU ALL AND I AM SO SORRY THAT YOU ARE HAVING TO GO THROUGH THIS!
- BEVERLY AND BOB KULLMAN, RICHMOND HILL,, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
