Gertrude Bryars Jones

December 29, 2010

Gertrude Bryars Jones, age 95, went to be with her Lord on December 27, 2010. She was born in Bluff Springs, Florida, June 14, 1915, the daughter of Judson R. & Gertrude Evans Bryars. She had four brothers, and two sisters. All preceded her in death.

She married Rhett Jones in 1935 and worked by his side in the Rhett Jones Grocery and Market until his death in 1977. Family and church were the loves of her life. She was a faithful member of the Richards Memorial United Methodist Church, the Doletha Morrison Bible Class, and the United Methodist Women. She attended without fail until her illness made it impossible for her to attend any longer.

Survivors include one son, Rhett Jones, Jr. (Diana), one daughter, Phyllis Eugenia Dickinson (Rev. Dr. John); six grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. She has several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Richards Memorial United Methodist Church at 10:00 a.m. with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. John Dickinson will officiate assisted by grandson, John Rhett Dickinson, grandson. Special music will be by her son, Rhett Jones, her grandchildren, Eddie and Joy Smith, and great grandson, Caleb Smith.

Burial will follow at Crary Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made to Richards Memorial United Methodist Church or Emerald Coast Hospice.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Hwy. 29 South is in charge of arrangements.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries