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Alice V.
Jones
Nov 17, 1941 — Jun 23, 2025
Alice Virginia Jones, affectionately known by many as "Sexy", was born on November 17, 1941, to the late Harold David Claiborne and Verglee Virginia Williams. She was the beloved widow of the late Ernest Lee Jones, and also preceded in death by one son, Randolph Jones; and step-daughter, Eva Rice.
Alice was a loving, giving and kind-hearted woman who was deeply cherished by all who knew her. Her warmth, generosity, and radiant spirit left a lasting impact on everyone she encountered.
She is survived by and was the proud mother of seven children, Florine E. Wheeler, Ernest Leandrew Jones, Lawrence Edward Jones, Thomas Lee Jones, Lisa Ann Edmonds (Timothy) and Alphonso Lee Jones (Kim). Her legacy continues through her grandchildren, Antionette Norton (Lawrence), Jamiel L. Wheeler, Shequienta Jones, April Jones Tyler, Michael C. Jones, Adriane D. Jones, Jordan Jones (Crissy), Alphonso Singleton, Princess Jones, Emerald Brown (Marlon), Patrick Jones, James Rice and Albert L. Jones; fourteen great grandchildren; two sisters, Bessie Ann Jones and Catherine Claiborne; two devoted friends who stood by her with love and loyalty throughout the years, Eva Harris and Daisy Cole; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, July 10, 2025, in the Chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Herbert Holly II, eulogist. The interment to follow at Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens.
J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Wednesday
J M WILKERSON FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENT, INC.
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday
The Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc.
Starts at 11:00 am
Thursday
Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens
Starts at 12:00 pm
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