Diana Sue Carson Jones passed away surrounded by her loving family and friends on March 17, 2018 in Montgomery, Alabama. Diana was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Oliver and Mable Carson on May 17, 1956. Diana was a gift to her family, especially her sister Paulletta who had begged and pleaded for a little sister. Diana was a happy and adventurous child, always being the peacemaker when disputes erupted. Diana attended Charles A. Bell Elementary, Alton Park Junior High, and City High School, all located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Diana was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver and Mable Carson, brothers Frank Carson, Henry Hurston, sister Annette Carson and Francis White and her niece Katherine “Nicky” Thomas.
Diana held many professions during her life. Her first job was a Concession Stand employee at the Rogers Theater in Chattanooga. She also trained at the Hamilton County Tennessee Health Department as Nursing Assistant. Some of the other jobs Diana held was a line worker at Fibron, a carpet manufacturing plant, and a line worker at American Saddlery making saddles for horses. Her love for cooking huge meals was developed when she worked as a Short Order Cook at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Athletes Room. While working there, Diana created a burger called a “Belly Buster” so that the football team would not need to ask for seconds. Diana also owned and managed the Stardust Lounge in Chattanooga. Her most recent position was a Merchandiser for The Instore Group.
Diana received Christ at the Union Grove Baptist Church, Chattanooga, Tennessee when she was 15 years old. She was a founding member of West Beltway Baptist Church, Houston, Texas where she was a member of the Choir and Usher Board. Upon moving to Tucson, Arizona, Diana united with Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church where she served in the Choir, Youth Department, and on the Usher Board. Upon moving to Montgomery she united with Peoples Baptist Church again serving in the Choir, Youth Department, and on the Usher Board. Diana later joined Evangel Church, Montgomery where she was part of the Serve Team in Kidtricity Nursery, PrimeTimers, Sunday Morning Pastor’s Prayer Team, Baptismal Team, and the Food Ministry. Her passion has always been helping others. Diana was proud to have served as one of the first members Montgomery Area Food Bank Steering Committee planning the now annual Montgomery Area Food Bank Agency Conference.
Diana leaves to cherish her memory her children, son, Thomas (Keesha) Jones, daughter, LaShoun Jones, honorary daughter, Nadira Thomas, grandchildren: Deven Reese, Temple Jones, Silas Jones, Felicity Jones, Etta Jones, Aurelia “Winks” Jones, sister: Paulletta C. Thomas, nephews: Alton (Brenda) Carson; Mitchell (Shatavia) Thomas- Treyvaughn, Kionee, Bishop, Naima, Camryn, Camille, nieces: Olivia Barker; Karen (Chaundrick) Zeigler- Tiffany, Whitney, Avion; Channel C. M. Thomas- DaeChannel, Gabriel; Extended Family: Linda Thomas, Serenity- Rion; Veronica- Vanessa, Brian, Naliah; John, Justin, John “Too Short” Thomas; Sierra Gayle Fitzpatrick-Sa’Niyah; Lifelong friend: Bobby Ford, and a host of nieces, family, and friends.
COMPARTA UN OBITUARIO
v.1.8.18