DeLois Argentine Jones

Bluefield, WV DeLois A. Jones, 87, received her Angel Wings surrounded by her loved ones while at home on Thursday, July 25, 2019. DeLois, known to many as “Boots”, was born on August 1, 1931 to the late Arline E. Jones, Sr. and Mary P. Jones in Bluefield, WV, where she lived most of her life. While she lived in several other places, including Temple Hills, MD, Charlotte, NC, and most recently in Salem, VA, Bluefield was always home. She was an active member of her community and enjoyed working with and helping the young and old alike. In the 70’s she opened up a little place for the young people to go that was “right around the corner --- and just across the track” --- they called the “Psychedelic Shack”. In the 80’s she was a Brownie and Girl Scout troop leader and she worked as a Nursing Assistant while also caring for the sick and shut-in in the community. She was an artist, who enjoyed painting, decorating, planting flowers or simply arranging them for the church pulpit. Boots was a long-time faithful member of John Stewart United Methodist Church where she enjoyed being the president of, and singing with the choir, being the president of several circles and a communion steward. As one of the leaders of the church, she was often a representative at the United Methodist Women Conference. She loved to love on people, meeting no strangers, and always with a sweet smile. But it was her love for her family that is rivaled by no other. Our mother and grandmother instilled in us strong values and a love for God that will continue to serve us all well. She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Charles D. Thomas, brother Arline E. Jones, Jr., sister Phyllis Y. Jones, son Gerald A. Thomas and daughter Deborah J. Thomas. In loving memory, she leaves her loving sister, Peggy Hunter of Pittsburgh, PA, her beloved children, Donald Thomas (Evelyn) of Calhoun, SC, Sylvia Yarrell of Cincinnati, OH, Charlotte Banks (Twyman) of Blue Ridge, VA, Charles Thomas of Charlotte, NC and Deloris Thomas (a.k.a. Dee Dee) of Richmond, VA as well as her dear cousin Jill Clark of Akron, OH. Additionally, she leaves her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and many friends. The family will receive friends at Mercer Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Her Birthday and Homegoing Celebration will be held at John Stewart United Methodist Church in Bluefield, WV on Thursday, August 1st at 11:00 AM with Rev. James Reed officiating. Those wishing to share memories or condolence messages with the family may do so by visiting www.MercerFuneralHome.com.

DeLois Argentine Jones

August 1, 1931 - July 25, 2019