June Buttrick Jones

June Buttrick Jones, 83, of Valdosta, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 29, 2013, peacefully in her sleep after a lengthy illness, at the Heritage House Nursing Home.

She was born December 27, 1929 in Oak Hill, WV, a daughter of the late Frank and Minnie Epperly Buttrick. In her adult life she made her home in Valdosta. In her earlier years, Ms. Jones worked at the bag plant of Owens-Illinois, later becoming a Traveling Supervisor for Pic-N-Save before retiring. In her retirement she enjoyed fishing with her husband, DeWitt Jones, spending time at their home in Suwanee, FL, and she also enjoyed Gospel music. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church for many years.

She is survived by three daughters and one son-in-law, Patricia Sirmans and Winston of Valdosta, Fonda Faye Melton of Moultrie, and Brenda Jane Fogarty of Valdosta; one special son, Franklin Jones of Valdosta; nine grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; one sister, Zelphia Smith of Charlotte, NC; and a special friend, Shirley Powers of Valdosta. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, DeWitt Jones; two son-in-laws, Bob Melton and Jimmy Fogarty; one great-grandson; six sisters; and three brothers.

The Funeral Service for Mrs. Jones will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2013, in the Chapel of Carson McLane Funeral Home with Rev. John Akers, adopted family Pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Hill Cemetery with Pastor Roger Culpepper officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home prior to the service. Condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.mclanecares.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home, Valdosta.


Funeral Home:
Carson McLane Funeral Home
2215 North Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA
US 31602