Mrs. Mildred Ruth Jones Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mildred Ruth McCree Jones Mildred Ruth McCree was born in Letohatchee, Alabama. She was the youngest of seven children born to the late Anna Stephens McCree and John McCree. Since she was in the second set of children born to Rev. John W. S. McCree, she was the last of 22 and very proud of her large family. Mildred accepted Christ at an early age and fondly reminisced about her childhood at Big Zion Church and growing up in Alabama. After graduating from high school, she attended Alabama Teacher's College (now Alabama State University), and later Wayne State University. Ms. Jones met and married Amos Jones Sr., and was devoted to him for over 56 years until his death. They moved to Detroit in the early 1950s where they raised their family. She was a homemaker who enjoyed reading and quilting, but was known for her home cooking. There wasn't a lazy bone in her body, and she enjoyed walking where ever she wanted to go as long as she could. Ms. Jones loved the word of God and sharing it with others. In 1970 she joined Calvary Church and served as a Sunday School teacher, an usher, communion steward, certified lay speaker, Laity Leader, and more. Her beloved Calvary was the highlight of her week until she could no longer attend regularly. She was preceded in death by her husband and all of her siblings, making her the last of the 22. Also preceding her in death were three of her children: Amos Jones Jr., Cynthia Johnson, and Demetrius Jones. Mildred leaves to cherish her memories: Willie J. Jones, Anna Ruth Montgomery, Joyce (Johnny) Hammon, and Rose (Kendall) Taylor; one son-in-law Rev. George Johnson and one daughter-in-law Linda Jones;18 grandchildren, and 34 great grand children, plus 3 great-greats; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Mrs. Mildred Ruth Jones

December 18, 1927 - June 28, 2019