Mary Rowena Cone Jones
January 2, 2016
Mary Rowena Cone Jones, age 103, of Buford, GA and the Ivy Creek Community passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Keaton Jones; son, George Keaton Jones, Jr. and Betty Jones; son-in-law, Thomas Edward Clyatt, who also passed away on January 2, 2016. She is survived by her daughters, Sue and Alan Dunbar, Buford, GA, and Mary Rowena Jones Clyatt, Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Thomas Edward Clyatt III, Mary Rowena Clyatt Burcham and husband Ron, and Elizabeth Louise Jones; two great-grandchildren, Brent Burcham, and Caroline Burcham; nieces, Priscilla and Bill Arrwood, Thomasville, GA, and Sandra and Bob Herl, Miami, FL; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Mrs. Jones was born September 25, 1912 in Pelham, GA. She graduated from Pelham High School in 1931, and was a homemaker. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Athens, GA. She and her husband were owners of George Keaton Jones Heating and Air Condition Company in Athens for a long time before retirement. Graveside service is scheduled for Friday, January 8, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Oconee Hill Cemetery in Athens, GA with Dr. John Roark officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 7, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First United Methodist Church of Athens. To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.
Mary Rowena Cone Jones, age 103, of Buford, GA and the Ivy Creek Community passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Keaton Jones; son, George Keaton Jones, Jr. and Betty Jones; son-in-law, Thomas... View Obituary & Service Information