Thelma Marie Jones Redding

ROCKY MOUNT – Thelma Marie Jones Redding, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. Born on February 21, 1950 in Edgecombe county. She was the 5th child born to Rufus and Alberta Jones.She graduated from Booker T Washington School. She worked several jobs before she retired from the Nash County School System. She was a devoted servant of Jehovah for over 50 years. She dedicated her life and became baptized in 1973. With Jehovah’s help 9 of her family members became dedicated baptized servants of Jehovah along with many others who did the same. One of the many things she instilled in her Bible students, daughters, and grandboys was the love and promises from Jehovah. She was a wonderful servant of Jehovah, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and cousin. SHE LOVED JEHOVAH and FAMILY!!!Thelma was preceded in death by her father, Rufus Jones; her mother, Alberta Jones; two brothers, James “Tom” Jones, and Robert Jones; and two sisters, Helen J. Pittman, and Gertie Lee Jones.Thelma is survived by her three daughters, Yevette Johnson (Seaton), Tyria Redding Mercer, and Celeste Redding, all of Rocky Mount; four grandsons she loved dearly and who called her Ma T., Jacques Mercer, Jackeem Mercer, Laquain (Kiera) Terry, Laquentin Terry, all of Rocky Mount; two brothers, Preston (Linda) Jones and Larry Jones, of Raleigh; one very best friend, Annie Cary; two close friends, Alice Roberson and Mary Pinkney; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.A Celebration of Thelma’s Life will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services.The family would like to say a special thanks to Lovelin Fonkika and Allison Bonaszak for the great hospice care they gave to Thelma. Also a special thanks to Brenda “Fay” Lamb for her services to the family in their time of need.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.