Viola Marietta (McCarthy) Jones

Born in Grottoes on June 29, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Wade and Gertrude Jones McCarthy. Viola was a devoted Christian who had a love for children and a nurturing spirit.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Napoleon Jones on July 23, 1994. Son Jeff McCarthy; six brothers Charles, Jake, William, Herman, Richard, and Robert; two sisters Lillie and Loretta.

She is survived by a son, Paul Jones (Tanya) of Grottoes; a daughter, Sonya Brown (Eric) of Augusta, GA; three grandchildren Michael Jones (Denika), Quinten Jones (Ashli), and Leah Brown; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Paula Jones (Rev. Marvin) of Chicago, IL; sister-In-law Helen McCarthy; numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held 1 pm, Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service.

Memorial contributions may be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital a cause that was close to her heart.

Condolences and fond memories may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyfuneralhomes.com