Helen E. Jones

June 2, 1940 - November 29, 2020

Helen E. Jones, 80, of Columbus, passed away November 29, 2020. She was born June 2, 1940 in Florence, Alabama to the late Nathan and Ludie Michael Posey. She married Damon L. Jones on September 20, 1957 in Columbus and he preceded her in death. Helen was employed for 22 years by the U.S. Postal Service, retiring in 2000 as a rural postal carrier. She was a charter member of Bible Church of Columbus, the Hallmark Club, the Rural Carrier Union, and the NCHA Camper’s Association. She enjoyed working with children and had been a youth leader in the Awana and Olympian church programs. She is survived by her sons: Damon (Lisa) Jones, Jr. of Houston, TX, Tim Jones of Gnawbone, and Matt Jones of Columbus; daughters Susan Elkins of Columbus, Sherl Jones of Columbus, and Teresa (Dennis) Burton of Columbus; grandchildren: Ben Jones, Damon Jones III, Danyel (Chris) Thompkins, Philip (Heather) Jones, Kelli (David) Howell, Breanna (Roy) Lambert, Zach (Jullian) Burton, Autumn (Condell) Bowman; great-grandchildren: Nathaniel, Chesney, Gaby, Luc, Barret, Kaitlyn, Wyatt, and Ellie; great-great-grandchild: Alaina; and sister: Pearl Reed. She was also preceded in death by her brothers: Clifton Posey, Emmit Posey, and Fred Posey; and, sister, Mildred Kobeck. Visitation will be 5:00 – 8:00 PM, Thursday, December 3, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted by Pastor Dave Marvin and Pastor Jerry Day, Sr., at 10:00 AM, Friday, December 4, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Bethel Baptist Cemetery. With the new instructions issued by the State allowing gatherings of 50 people, we welcome friends to pay respects while continuing to follow social distancing guidelines. You may be asked to wait outside the building as we comply with this mandate. We encourage you to share your support with the family, being cognizant that others wish to do the same.