Joy Alicia Jones died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 28, 2020, at her home in West
Jefferson, North Carolina, a time felt to be far too soon by her devoted family and
friends.
She was born January 1, 1967, to John and Saundra Jones of Lenoir, and
was declared the city of Lenoir’s 1967 New Year’s Baby.
She grew up in the nurture of a very loving family, a love that extended throughout her life.
Joy attended Caldwell County Schools and graduated from West Caldwell High
School where she was a precocious student.
She was motivated by her talent in writing and composition and desired to further develop her
talent upon her graduation. Influenced by this desire, she chose Georgetown University as the
best university to prepare her for her future. Graduating with a Bachelors Degree in English and
a Masters Degree in Liberal Arts with a focus on International Affairs, she was ready to take on the world.
One of Joy’s greatest experiences was living in Africa. She worked as a Diplomatic
Liaison in Nairobi, Kenya and returned to the United States to work for the
Washington Post in DC. At the time she was the youngest manager for the
Washington Post.
Returning to the U.S., Joy relocated to San Francisco, California and was employed
by Stanford University Hospital where she managed the development and
production of SHC’s nursing department. Venturing to Microsoft where she had
an ever-expanding career at Microsoft for over 20 years.
Joy returned to North Carolina to be near her parents when her father suffered
from cancer and heart disease. She had always delighted in being “Daddy’s Girl”
and felt a need to be involved in the care of her mother during good times and
challenging ones.
Joy moved to West Jefferson in 2016 where she found her beloved “Doll House”
and created a personal oasis and sanctuary.
Joy became the care-taker for her father’s oldest sister, Inez, who had been very
influential in her life, in an act of sharing love and giving back.
How can we best describe Joy? In a word she was creative; she was clever; she
was formidable; she was Joy.
Preceding Joy in death are her father, John A. Jones; her grandparents, Verner
and Margaret Phillips; and her grandfather, James Jones.
Joy will be forever remembered by many left behind to include her mother,
Saundra Jones; sister, Janiene Jones (Edward); nieces Katherine Jones, and
Khristian Rodriguez (Jose); nephews, Joshua and Caleb Rodriguez and notable
aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
The family will have a private funeral service celebrating Joy’s life and officiated by Reverend Harold Bennett.
Source Citation: EVANS FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORY
Jefferson, North Carolina, a time felt to be far too soon by her devoted family and
friends.
She was born January 1, 1967, to John and Saundra Jones of Lenoir, and
was declared the city of Lenoir’s 1967 New Year’s Baby.
She grew up in the nurture of a very loving family, a love that extended throughout her life.
Joy attended Caldwell County Schools and graduated from West Caldwell High
School where she was a precocious student.
She was motivated by her talent in writing and composition and desired to further develop her
talent upon her graduation. Influenced by this desire, she chose Georgetown University as the
best university to prepare her for her future. Graduating with a Bachelors Degree in English and
a Masters Degree in Liberal Arts with a focus on International Affairs, she was ready to take on the world.
One of Joy’s greatest experiences was living in Africa. She worked as a Diplomatic
Liaison in Nairobi, Kenya and returned to the United States to work for the
Washington Post in DC. At the time she was the youngest manager for the
Washington Post.
Returning to the U.S., Joy relocated to San Francisco, California and was employed
by Stanford University Hospital where she managed the development and
production of SHC’s nursing department. Venturing to Microsoft where she had
an ever-expanding career at Microsoft for over 20 years.
Joy returned to North Carolina to be near her parents when her father suffered
from cancer and heart disease. She had always delighted in being “Daddy’s Girl”
and felt a need to be involved in the care of her mother during good times and
challenging ones.
Joy moved to West Jefferson in 2016 where she found her beloved “Doll House”
and created a personal oasis and sanctuary.
Joy became the care-taker for her father’s oldest sister, Inez, who had been very
influential in her life, in an act of sharing love and giving back.
How can we best describe Joy? In a word she was creative; she was clever; she
was formidable; she was Joy.
Preceding Joy in death are her father, John A. Jones; her grandparents, Verner
and Margaret Phillips; and her grandfather, James Jones.
Joy will be forever remembered by many left behind to include her mother,
Saundra Jones; sister, Janiene Jones (Edward); nieces Katherine Jones, and
Khristian Rodriguez (Jose); nephews, Joshua and Caleb Rodriguez and notable
aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
The family will have a private funeral service celebrating Joy’s life and officiated by Reverend Harold Bennett.
Source Citation: EVANS FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORY
Joy Alicia Jones died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 28, 2020, at her home in West
Jefferson, North Carolina, a time felt to be far too soon by her devoted family and
friends.
She was born January 1, 1967, to John and Saundra Jones of Lenoir, and
was declared the city of Lenoir’s 1967 New Year’s Baby.
She grew up in the nurture of a very loving family, a love that extended throughout her life.
Joy attended Caldwell County Schools and graduated from West Caldwell High
School where she was a precocious student.
She was motivated by her talent in writing and composition and desired to further develop her
talent upon her graduation. Influenced by this desire, she chose Georgetown University as the
best university to prepare her for her future. Graduating with a Bachelors Degree in English and
a Masters Degree in Liberal Arts with a focus on International Affairs, she was ready to take on the world.
One of Joy’s greatest experiences was living in Africa. She worked as a Diplomatic
Liaison in Nairobi, Kenya and returned to the United States to work for the
Washington Post in DC. At the time she was the youngest manager for the
Washington Post.
Returning to the U.S., Joy relocated to San Francisco, California and was employed
by Stanford University Hospital where she managed the development and
production of SHC’s nursing department. Venturing to Microsoft where she had
an ever-expanding career at Microsoft for over 20 years.
Joy returned to North Carolina to be near her parents when her father suffered
from cancer and heart disease. She had always delighted in being “Daddy’s Girl”
and felt a need to be involved in the care of her mother during good times and
challenging ones.
Joy moved to West Jefferson in 2016 where she found her beloved “Doll House”
and created a personal oasis and sanctuary.
Joy became the care-taker for her father’s oldest sister, Inez, who had been very
influential in her life, in an act of sharing love and giving back.
How can we best describe Joy? In a word she was creative; she was clever; she
was formidable; she was Joy.
Preceding Joy in death are her father, John A. Jones; her grandparents, Verner
and Margaret Phillips; and her grandfather, James Jones.
Joy will be forever remembered by many left behind to include her mother,
Saundra Jones; sister, Janiene Jones (Edward); nieces Katherine Jones, and
Khristian Rodriguez (Jose); nephews, Joshua and Caleb Rodriguez and notable
aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
The family will have a private funeral service celebrating Joy’s life and officiated by Reverend Harold Bennett.
Source Citation: EVANS FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORY
Jefferson, North Carolina, a time felt to be far too soon by her devoted family and
friends.
She was born January 1, 1967, to John and Saundra Jones of Lenoir, and
was declared the city of Lenoir’s 1967 New Year’s Baby.
She grew up in the nurture of a very loving family, a love that extended throughout her life.
Joy attended Caldwell County Schools and graduated from West Caldwell High
School where she was a precocious student.
She was motivated by her talent in writing and composition and desired to further develop her
talent upon her graduation. Influenced by this desire, she chose Georgetown University as the
best university to prepare her for her future. Graduating with a Bachelors Degree in English and
a Masters Degree in Liberal Arts with a focus on International Affairs, she was ready to take on the world.
One of Joy’s greatest experiences was living in Africa. She worked as a Diplomatic
Liaison in Nairobi, Kenya and returned to the United States to work for the
Washington Post in DC. At the time she was the youngest manager for the
Washington Post.
Returning to the U.S., Joy relocated to San Francisco, California and was employed
by Stanford University Hospital where she managed the development and
production of SHC’s nursing department. Venturing to Microsoft where she had
an ever-expanding career at Microsoft for over 20 years.
Joy returned to North Carolina to be near her parents when her father suffered
from cancer and heart disease. She had always delighted in being “Daddy’s Girl”
and felt a need to be involved in the care of her mother during good times and
challenging ones.
Joy moved to West Jefferson in 2016 where she found her beloved “Doll House”
and created a personal oasis and sanctuary.
Joy became the care-taker for her father’s oldest sister, Inez, who had been very
influential in her life, in an act of sharing love and giving back.
How can we best describe Joy? In a word she was creative; she was clever; she
was formidable; she was Joy.
Preceding Joy in death are her father, John A. Jones; her grandparents, Verner
and Margaret Phillips; and her grandfather, James Jones.
Joy will be forever remembered by many left behind to include her mother,
Saundra Jones; sister, Janiene Jones (Edward); nieces Katherine Jones, and
Khristian Rodriguez (Jose); nephews, Joshua and Caleb Rodriguez and notable
aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
The family will have a private funeral service celebrating Joy’s life and officiated by Reverend Harold Bennett.
Source Citation: EVANS FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORY
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