Dora Ann Jones

ROCKY MOUNT – Dora “Ann” Gay Jones, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She as born on February 14, 1944, to the late Leslie Gay and Ethel Grimes Gay. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 54 years, Walter “Duck” Jones III; two brothers, Donald Gay, and Richard Gay; and one nephew, Jeffrey Gay. She leaves to cherish her memories one daughter, Deborah Jones Black, and husband Troy Black; one son, Ivey Jones; and her two beloved grandsons, Jordan Compton, and Joshua Parrisher all of Rocky Mount, NC. She is also survived by one niece, Lisa Gay Casteen of Dover, NC. She also leaves behind her loyal and faithful canine companion, Reggie. Ann was a 1962 graduate of Grainger High School in Kinston, NC. She met and married Walter “Duck” Jones in 1964 after a six-month courtship. She moved to Rocky Mount, NC with Duck and raised two children together. She was a loving wife, mother, and very devoted “Nanny” to her two grandsons. She instilled great values in her children and grandsons. Such as love for mankind. As she always said, “kindness kills”. Ann was a faithful member of Westside Church of Christ. She loved her church and her church family. The family would like to extend a sincere thanks to the wonderful staff of Gentiva Hospice of Rocky Mount for their care over the past month.There will be no funeral services at this time. The family will plan a celebration of life for her at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Ann’s memory to Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 West Farris Road, Greenville, SC 29605. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.