Lena Eppes Jones

1929 - 2015

Lena Eppes Jones obituary, 1929-2015, Arizona City, AZ

BORN

1929

DIED

2015

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Dodd Payne Hess Funeral Home

350 W MAPLE AVE

Fayetteville, West Virginia

Lena Jones Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 25, 2015.

Lena Holland Jones, 85, of AZ City Arizona, formerly of Oak Hill West Virginia, went to be with her Lord on March 23, 2015.



She was born in Berwind, West Virginia to the late James Alfred and Virgie Mary Holland.



In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Jones, four brothers Claude, Clyde, Bruce, and Luther Holland.



Those left to cherish her memories are her son Roger Fain and wife Marilyn of Iaeger West Virginia, daughter Rebecca Shannon and husband Jay of AZ City Arizona; Grandsons: Brian Shannon and wife Louann of AZ. City Arizona, Shawn Fain and wife Jennifer of Hanover, West Virginia, and Brandon Fain and wife Cory of Pipestem, West Virginia; six great grandchildren Kaylan Fain, Latanya, Lilly, Rebecca, Brandon, and Benjamin Shannon. Also, she is survived by four brothers James, Bobby, Richard, and Michael and five sisters Betty, Pat, Nancy, Brenda, and Theresa.



Visitation will be Wednesday April 1, 2015 from 10:30-11:30 AM at Dodd Hess Payne Funeral Home in Fayetteville, West Virginia. A celebration of her life will follow at 11:30 AM officiated by Pastor Jay Shannon and Pastor Brian Shannon and speakers Shawn Fain and Brandon Fain. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, West Virginia.



For those wishing to express condolences to the Jones family, you may do so by visiting our website at www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com.



The family has entrusted arrangements to Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, 350 W. Maple Avenue, Fayetteville, WV.

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October 27, 2018

Brian

Happy birthday GG. You wouldve liked this year! Miss you! Love you

December 7, 2017

Harold Dunford

Merry Christmas Lena. Miss you.

December 6, 2017

Betty DeLuca

Well Mrs Jones, It is that time of the year that we celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. I miss you everyday. Wishing you were here. Love & miss you. Merry Christmas in Heaven. Love your sister Betty.

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October 28, 2017

Betty DeLuca

well Miss Jones, another year has gone and I still miss you so much. Sometimes I feel loss without hearing your voice every day. Went out with some friends last night and I had a small glass of wine to toast your birthday. Love and miss you. Your sister Betty.

October 27, 2017

Brian

Happy Birthday Mamaw! Miss you, wish we could celebrate together today! Love you!

October 28, 2016

I miss my beautiful and loving sister. I miss our calls almost everyday. Wishing you a heavenly birthday. Will see you again. Love you,Betty

October 27, 2016

Brian

Happy Birthday Mamaw! Missing you, think of and talk of you often in our house - you made your mark! : ) Love you!

July 14, 2016

Brian

We're gonna miss you at Lilly's graduation tonight... Missing you always, love you!

March 24, 2016

Betty DeLuca

Well Myrtle (that is what we called each other)it's been a year, I sure do miss you. I miss our phone calls, about the old times, not too much of the new times, neither one of us could remember. If there was a phone in heaven, I sure would be calling you. Miss and love you. PS, I am so sorry I never got to see you before you left. I will always regret that.

March 23, 2016

Brian

A year ago today... You're thought of often, loved as much as ever, and missed tremendously!

October 27, 2015

Becky

Happy first birthday in Heaven!!! I love you and miss you.Hope you get your lobster!!

October 27, 2015

Brian

Happy Birthday Mamaw! Celebrating your first one there, but we're missing you here! Wish we were going to eat and celebrate together!
Love you!

October 8, 2015

Brian

Almost time for your birthday... Wish you were here! You're thought of often! Love you.

May 28, 2015

Brian

Thought about you a lot today - miss you, love you! :`)

March 28, 2015

Freddy Shelton

Lena, was a very Special Lady. My thoughts and Prayers to the family. .

March 28, 2015

Nelly Higgins Watts

My beautiful cousin. You will be truly missed by your loving family and friends. Prayers for you all.

March 28, 2015

Laura Holland

So sorry for your loss. Aunt Lena was a great lady. Laura Holland

March 27, 2015

Harold Dunford

Ms. Jones, you were quite a lady.Will miss you. Always enjoyed when you visited Betty and me.

March 27, 2015

Thanks Mom for the life you have give me...Gonna miss you much..See you in Heaven. Roger..

March 27, 2015

rita blankenship

Roger , Our heart goes out to you and the family during this sad time, you all will be in our prayers
David and Rita Blankenship

March 27, 2015

Rebecca Clark

Lena was my neighbor several years ago. She was always so beautiful, and witty and fun to talk to. So sorry for your loss.

March 27, 2015

Becky

Mom I sure do love you and miss you!!!!!!!!

March 26, 2015

Pamela Holland

AuntLena, You have always been such an beautiful person always so warm with love. It was you who taught me about his amazing Grace, and held my hand as we watched a miracle. And the blessing you gave me will always be in my heart. So many memories! I love you and will miss you till we meet again!

March 26, 2015

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March 26, 2015

Brian

I love you Mamaw! My life is blessed beyond words because you are a part of it! Going to miss you for a while, see you soon!

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