Mother Ydell Jones went to be with the Lord on May 21, 2020, at Adventist Hospital. She was 93 years old. Ydell was born in Marion Co. Eldorado, Arkansas. She was born to Arthur and Eliza Jones of Eldorado, Arkansas. She had a brother L.C. Jones (Lula) Oakland, California, who preceded her in death and a surviving sister Doris Davenport (James) Oakland, California.
Ydell was an entrepreneur most of her life. Opening her care homes to many individuals with disabilities. She offered food, love and shelter to children. Ydell said that her mission was, "To Serve the Needy." She retired as an LPN from San Joaquin Co. Hospital after 30 years. She was also a Daughter of Ruler of Stockton, California's Elk IBPOE Lodge, and a 20 year proud member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Mother's Board.
Mother Jones had five children: Albert, Ralph Johnson, Gary and Marie. She is survived by a daughter, Gloria Canson and a host of loved grandchildren: Kimberly Applin, Gresham, OR; Tamara Moland, Portland, OR; Sheree Perry, Stockton, CA; Julian and Jeanine Johnson of Stockton, CA; Joi Johnson, Jamilah Blake and Jeremy Johnson, Portland, OR; great-grands and great great-grands. Ms. Jones was the Matriarch of five generations, and more children who called her Mother.
Psalm 23:6
"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever."
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