Queen Emma Louise Jones, age 92, of Hopewell but originally from Waverly, Virginia, peacefully gained her wings on April 15, 2026, in the comfort of her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Missie Jones; her three brothers, McKinley Jones, Emmett Jones, and Arthur Jones; her only sister, Hattie Jarrett; son, Lawrence Jones; and her grandson, Eric Jones.

Emma was affectionately known as "Sissy Baby," "Sid Bay," or "Emma Lou". She was known for her love of cooking and her devotion to family. Visitors to her home could always expect a delicious meal, especially her signature chicken and homemade biscuits. Her kindness and warmth touched countless lives, and her generous spirit was felt by all who knew her.

Emma was deeply loved in the community where she lived, embracing many as her own and adopting numerous additional grandchildren beyond her family circle.

Emma Louise Jones will be forever cherished and remembered by her six children: Patricia Hawkins (William) of Dinwiddie, VA; Janice Winfield (James) of Petersburg, VA; Andrea Whitfield (James) of Hopewell, VA; Anita Jones of Hopewell, VA; Michael Jones of Richmond, VA; and Althea Jones of Hopewell, VA. She is also survived by her eighteen grandchildren, twenty-seven great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and the many additional grandchildren she lovingly adopted through her years in the community.

In her final days, Emma was lovingly cared for by her daughters, Andrea Whitfield, Anita Jones, and Janice Winfield. Their dedication and compassion brought her comfort and surrounded her with family as she peacefully passed home.

Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Jerry Parham, eulogist.

Following the funeral service, relatives and friends have been invited to join the family for a repast at United Steelworks of America Union Hall, 1000 West Broadway Avenue, Hopewell, VA.

J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. Watch the funeral services live online on our J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook page or click here to view: https://vimeo.com/event/5881395?fl=so&fe=fs