Octavia "Sisi" (Tearney) Jones

1942 - 2012

Octavia "Sisi" (Tearney) Jones obituary, 1942-2012

BORN

1942

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Farone & Son Funeral Home

1500 Park St

Syracuse, New York

Octavia (Tearney) Jones Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 30, 2012.

Octavia "Sisi" (Tearney) Jones, 70, of Syracuse, passed away suddenly Friday at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was a life resident of Syracuse, a graduate of Nottingham High School and Bryant and Stratton. Octavia was employed at Nationwide Insurance Company and retired from Time Warner Cable. She was a member of the Grace Episcopal Church and the founder of Soul Generation. Predeceased by her son, Alan "Jamie" Jones; parents, Jean and James Tearney; sister, Frieda Tearney and brother, Dr. Russell Tearney.

Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Alan Jones; son, Chris (Anita) Jones; granddaughters, Alana, Tatyanna, Kiara, Chanya and Aaliyah; stepdaughter, Jane (Damion) Hudson; step grandchildren, Daquona, Shanika and Isiah; 5 step great-grandchildren; sister, Stacey Tearney Moore; brothers, Greg (Judy) Tearney and Michael (Joyce) Tearney; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Friday 10 a.m. at Farone & Son Funeral Home. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Calling hours: will be held Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 1500 Park St.

Condolences may be offered at www.faroneandson.com.

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August 28, 2012

Keli Mickens

I am sorry to hear of your lost it is is a terrible feeling when a family member passes but something that always helped me was reading the bible and seeing how good will help through times of sadness

August 3, 2012

Rex Winnegan and family (a friend of Dewayne & family )

Our deepest sympathy to the Jones family. You are in our hearts and prayers.

August 3, 2012

Octavia Jones

mike,our deepest felt sorrow for you and the jones and tearney family. your sister was our sister. we thank our maker for sharing sisi with us and find JOY in knowing she left all of us her smile,sweetness and most of all her LOVE.
As Always, The Rat Pack/William Henderson,Chris Powell,Mike Marr and James Brown.

August 3, 2012

Cassandra "Sandy" Jones Ingram

Stacey and Jones Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and may God strengthen you all as only He can in this time.

August 2, 2012

Carla DeSalvia

My sincere condolences to the Jones and Tearney family. I hope that the memory of her smile and the sound of her laugh comforts you as she will always be with you.

August 2, 2012

Sharon Shealy-Kehinde

The news of Sisi's sudden passing hit hard, thinking of the last time I saw and spoke with her, some time ago. Any time you see her, she had that same , childlike smile, yes just the same sweet, lovely person, we grew up with back in the 15th ward. Bless you Sisi, have your sweet rest in the Lord.
Family take strength in God, who loves her more.

August 1, 2012

Ellen Diamond

I'm so sorry to hear "Sisi"has died. She was a very sweet and caring person. I. knew her in high school and she never changed ....always sweet and caring .My deepest sympathy to the family.

August 1, 2012

David. A Derby

Sorry to hear of your loss. She has gone to a better place. May god continue to bless you. RIP. SiSi

August 1, 2012

Stacey & Natasha Grainger

What a beautiful,beautiful person Octavia was.Our prayers & thoughts are with you all.

July 31, 2012

Lynn Jennings

I'm sorry for your loss. Sisi was a very beautiful kind hearted women. I will miss her smiling face and hugs i got whenever I saw her. Love you sisi, RIP!

July 31, 2012

Linda Riehlman

Stacey - You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss Octavia's smiling face.

July 31, 2012

Elliott & Olivia Green

Sisi you will always be in our thoughts and forever in our hearts...such a very sweet lady..may GOD keep the family peewee & renee' & family

July 31, 2012

Jacueline Bean

Chris,God call your mother home to rest.And she's will be well taken care of.She truely love you.
You have my deepest sympathy.

July 31, 2012

Norris Clark

To the Jones family, your loss is deeply felt by all those who loved Octavia (SiSi). I had the pleasure of attending Bryant and Stratton with her for two years in the Fashion classes. She was such a sweet lady; her memory will live on in my heart forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Norris Clark (Charlotte, NC)

July 31, 2012

Herbert Derby Debbie Johnson

Al and Family
We were so sorry to hear of your loss
May you find some comfort in the days ahead
Al our thoughts and prayers are with you

July 30, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I hope you will find comfort in the Bibles hopeful message regarding the dead at Ecclesiastes 9:5,10

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