Ms. Beatrice “Bea” (Knuckles) Jones was born on October 1, 1947 in Tyronza, Arkansas to the union of Mr. and Mrs. John and Ruth Knuckles. She made her heavenly transition receiving her angel wings on Thursday, July 18th in the year Two Thousand and Nineteen.
The Knuckles Family relocated to Saginaw, Michigan during Sister Jones’ adolescent years. She remained in Saginaw until she moved to Georgia, where she greatly enjoyed nearly two years of residence with her children and grandchildren.
Sister Jones thoroughly enjoyed attending church, church missionary work, spending quality time with her grandchildren, shopping and viewing her favorite television series, “Law and Order: SVU.” Sister Jones was a lifetime servant to her family, church family, and community. She cherished a genuinely connected love with her Prince of Peace Church Family. She was definitely operating with her wings prior to receiving them on July 18th.
Sister Jones was lovingly and affectionately addressed as Nanny and Nanny Bea by her grandchildren. She was also lovingly addressed as Momma Bea and Momma Bea Bea by her extended children. We are most thankful for her life and the 71 years God allowed us to spend with her.
Sister Jones leaves her legacy to be honored by her three heartbeats, Leonard Jr. (Chantel) Jones, Covington, Georgia, Quincy Jones, Ursula Latrice (Jones) Williams, both of Gwinnett County, Georgia; grandchildren, Leonard III, Gralin, D’Montae, D’Marcus, Quinterria and Treybien Jones, Brianna Siler, Ameira Williams; one great-grandson, Taylen Brown; siblings, Mattie Taylor, Christine Melton, Lee Wesley “Louis” Knuckles, Saginaw, Michigan, Ceola Fredricks, Clora Shivers, Clinton Township, Michigan; special nieces, Orita “Penny” Jackson, Sherry Knuckles, Lisa Coney, Doris Henix Drain, Shauntelle Shivers; special nephews, Donnie Fredricks and James Shivers; special cousin Judy B. Jackson; two brothers-in-law, Alvin Henix, Sr. and Charles Taylor; special in-laws, the entire Lacey Family; special lifetime friend, Mrs.. Odie Pierce; special godchildren, Chanda Blackshear, Timothy Braddock, Shervondra Rincher, Dr. Jacqueline Gray-Thomas, Tanya Akins and Timisha Rouse, who shared many special medical moments with Sister Jones; a blessing of many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Sister Jones was preceded in Earthly release by her loving husband, Reverend Leonard Jones Sr.; parents, John and Ruth Knuckles; siblings, John Knuckles Jr., Sarah Henix, Margaret Jackson, Leroy Knuckles, J. T. Knuckles, Ruth Lowery, Arthur J. Knuckles; sister-in-law, Oreata Knuckles; godson, Anthony Jason Pierce; and lifetime friend, Mr. Ivan Pierce.
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