Joyce Morris Jones

Joyce M. Jones, 79, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Joyce was raised in Jonesville, Virginia and moved to NN and later Hampton after graduating high school. Joyce was a strong and gentle person and enjoyed gardening, reading, and walking. She was dedicated to her children most of all and was a wonderful mother. She retired from NNSY Department X32 after 27 years.

Preceding her in rest are her husband, Reginald Jones; her son, Michael R. Jones; her parents, Harrison and Maude Morris; her siblings; Juanita Morris, Gaynelle Price, Bill Morris, Johnny Morris, Stanley Morris, Mozelle and her husband, Paul Mathewson.

She is survived by her children; Beverly Anderson (James) of Gloucester, Doug Jones (Sharon) of Norfolk, Lisa Hawks (Dave Kessler) of Grafton, John Jones and David Jones of Hampton; siblings, Betty Gilliam (Clyde), Melba Hingerty (Bob), Libby Latham (John), Blaine Morris (Alice), Dale Morris (Diane), and (Joe Price, Ethel Morris, and Joyce Morris); six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the staffs of Dominion Village of Poquoson, York Convalescent, and Heartland Hospice for Mom's excellent care.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Southeastern Alzheimer’s Organization, 213 McLaws Circle, Suite 2B, Williamsburg, VA 23185.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, January 3, 2014 at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, January 4, 2014, at 10:00 am, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Hampton Memorial Gardens.

Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.

Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave. in Hampton, 23666.