Lib Jones

WILSON - Elizabeth "Lib" Jones, 90, died Saturday, July 1, 2017.

Funeral, Thursday, July 6, 10:30 AM, Maplewood Cemetery, Section G, with her parents, the late James Wiley and Gladys Audrey Brown Jones.

Lib is survived by her brother-in-law, Marvin Thorne of Largo, FL, niece, Joan T. Baker of Largo, FL and nephew, James "Jim" Andrew Thorne of Orlando, FL.

She was born on December 18, 1926 in Wilson and was a lifelong resident. She graduated from Charles L. Coon High School and Atlantic Christian College and taught elementary school in the Wilson public school system for 35 years and was a volunteer at Wilson Medical Center for 19 years.

Lib was a very active member of First Christian Church since joining in 1941. She served as an Elder and became Elder Emeritus in 2010. She enjoyed being the church historian for many years and taught several adult church classes over the years.

Lib followed her family history very closely and was a proud member of the Belcher, Rountree, Brown and Jones families.

The family is especially grateful and thankful for the wonderful care and guidance provided by Judy Mansell and Reverend Jack Clifford.

Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church, PO Box 2702, Wilson NC 27894-2702.