Janet Jones
August 31, 1948 — June 14, 2023
Cherryville
Janet Sue Neill Jones, age 74 of Cherryville passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Atrium Health Cleveland. She was born August 31, 1948 in Cleveland County to the late J.B. and Margie Sisk Neill. Janet was a lifelong member of First Wesleyan Church in Cherryville. She was an elementary school teacher for 31 years in Bessemer City. Janet loved watching sports and was an avid Duke fan. She knew everyone and if she didn’t know someone, she made it her mission to find out every detail about them. She loved people and never met a stranger. Her greatest joy in life was her two precious grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Thomas E. Jones, Jr.; son and daughter-in-law, Neill and Katie Jones; grandchildren, Jaxson and Kynzie; sister, Beth Sain; brother, Randy Neill and wife, Candace; niece and nephews, Nicole Sain, Jason and Erica Neill, and Kyle Neill; sister-in-law, Jeana Neill; great nephew and niece, Kaiden and Remi.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 12:30 PM at First Wesleyan Church with Rev. Mark Poe officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 to 12:15 prior to the service at the church.
A private inurnment will be held at Cherryville City Memorial Cemetery Columbarium.
Memorials may be made to First Wesleyan Church – AC Fund, 800 N. Pink St. Cherryville NC 28021.
Family milestones in gold, history for context
No account needed. Have one? Sign in
Happy Birthday my dear sister and friend!
Today is your 75th Birthday and I know you are celebrating big in Heaven! I miss you so much each and every day! Your babies are growing so much and they love and miss you too! We talk about the things that they remember about you and all that you did for them! We know that we will see you again one day and for that I am so grateful! Love you so much!
1st Birthday in Heaven
Today is your 1st Birthday in Heaven!! The babies are growing and learning!! You would be so proud!! Jaxson is excited to be back at school and they now have a golf team, he doesn’t get to play until next year but he is practicing as much as possible!! Kynzie is all go and no stop as usual!! She loves going to see her best friends and getting to go on the play ground!! We miss you every day and wish you were here but know nothing can compare to the joy of Heaven!! Happy Birthday Nana!!💜
Family members and close friends can help add photos, stories and moments from Janet's life. Ask the family to add you.
Sign in to ask
