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Pictured: Vernon Jones and “Ma” in a January 2020 Facebook post
The mother of Georgia State Rep. Vernon Jones passed away today. Rufer Jones was blessed to be 90 years old.
Jones told On Common Ground News that he was at her beside when she made her transition.
“She looked so pretty. Her hair was all laid back. She looked really peaceful,” Jones said.
Jones was filled with emotion as he spoke of his “Ma,” recalling her tenacity in working their family farm in North Carolina, her ability to take a little something and turn it into wonderful meals and her wit and wisdom.
Ma raised five sons and a daughter. Her oldest son died about six months ago, but she had no idea. Jones said he and his siblings couldn’t bear telling her because they knew how it would hurt her.
Ma lived in a local nursing home and Vernon visited her often, making each visit special. He often posted pictures and videos of their time together on Facebook.
Jones said he and his siblings could not visit Ma together this evening due to social distancing mandates and COVID-19. They decided he, the fifth of her six children, could go first.
“It lifted my spirits when I walked in the room. I couldn’t help but think about all of the things that she did for us,” Jones said. “I walked out filled with joy.”
85 Comments
My sincere condolences to Georgia Rep.Vernon Jones and family. God bless and care for his beautiful mother as she transitioned to a better place. Peace and strength,
Vernon Jones as I look at the picture it says a 1001 things to me and the one that stands out the most is the love you have for four mom I’m truly sorry for your loss and I know you have so many memories hold on to them my Condolences goes out to you and test of your family God bless you all during this difficult time RIP Ms.Jones
Praying that God give you and your family strength. It was a blessing to have your Mom live for 90years. She was able to see you do great things. May God bless you all.
My condolences to you and your family. God Bless you.
Sending condolences to your family
God gave her ANGEL wings! Its a blessings!
Prayers and condolences to the families. May you continue to hold on to those sweet memories. And all ways remember that Absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. She is resting now in her Heavenly home with her Heavenly Father.
Sorry for your lost.Praying for your family.
My deepest sympathy. My God cover and keep you in peace along with your family. My prayers with you and the family.
Vickie
DeKalb County Family
my condolences to the wonderful Jones family with love and inspiration and peace on earth
Sending my condolences to my cousin and family members rest in heaven Aunt Dunkin
Deepest condolences to you & your family, Vernon. You were so good to your Ma. We will miss seeing the videos you posted of your adventures you had with her. God bless her soul. Sending you hugs, love, and peace, Vernon.
my sincere condolences to you and your family , may GOD continue to comfort and bless you all , cherish the memories of your mom they will get you through your grief.
At a time like this friends want to let the family know we are praying for you and sending warmest thoughts and deepest sympathy. Sincerely Angie Wead
Praying and knowing all is well. Sending Blessings.
God is with you and the family. Be blessed continuously.
My deepest condolences Vernon. You are an awesome son.
Condolences to the Family. May God Comfort You During This Time Of Bereavement. Praying in Georgia
I will sadly miss “Ma.” She will forever be in my heart and thoughts. I lived to watch the way she and our Georgia Representative related towards the other. So uplifting and encouraging to watch a young man love up on his mother. Simply genuine his love for Ms. Jones. Rest in heaven, dear heart ♥️ Your family and friends are in my prayers .
God blessed you and your family!God bless you and your family.
Prayers and condolences.
May God be with you and the family. I miss my parents so bad. I know what you and the family is going through.
Sorry for your loss you have my condolences praying for you and your family. Dianne Brown
My sincere condolences. I see the love
Sorry for your loss you have my condolences praying for you and your family Dianne Brown
So sorry to hear of you loss. Praying for your family. May God be with you.
Vernon Ma was a real nurturing North Carolinian as we were raised in the 50’s and 60’s.
Our parents and other relative and none relatives were community.
We were blessed to have grown and experienced such a beautiful life.
Our past has made us whom we are today
All praises to our past, building our present and growing our future.
Mr. Jones,
I’m very sorry to hear the sad news. I know how much you cared for & loved both of your parents. A mother’s love is very special I know that she will truly be missed by you and your family. May you soon find comfort & peace knowing that she is in God’s hand now. Dearly your friend
Dr. Wilma Toney-Drayton
May God BLESS You & Your Family. May God embrace & Keep EACH of you in Love, Strength & Power! Another Solider Going Home! Our Condolences
Condolences to you VERNON and the family we have known each other over 20 yrs now it hurts but take your time as you move through this.l will tell my family we will keep you all in prayer. Shirley GRADY
My Condolences to Vernon and his family. Praying for strength and Peace. There’s nothing like a mom
R I P Mrs Jones
Keeping you and your family in prayer
My condolences in the passing of your mom. May you continue to find peace in reflecting on the fond life time memories of your mom. Praying for your strength in the Lord.
Vernon my friend, you and your family have my sympathy and prayers. She lived a blessed life.
My Condolences homeboy and family.
You all will continue to be in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Antoinette Tucker
Peace and blessings to you and your family
My condolences to you and your family may she Rest in Heaven. God have another Angel with wings.
In Loving Memory of your Mother If Roses grow in Heaven
Please pick a punch for me
Place them in Mother’s arms
And tell her they’re from me.
Tell her that I love and miss her
And when she turns to smile
Place a kiss upon her cheek
And hold her for a while.
Because remembering her is easy
I do it every day
But there is an ache within my heart
That will never go away.
My condolences
My prayers are with Vernon Jones and his family.
I SEND MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO HIM AND HIS FAMILY YOU’LL IN MY PRAYERS
Prayers to you and your family, keep those memories close
My condolences to you and your family Mr. Jones.
Condolences to the families
My deepest Sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your mother . God Blessed her with 90 beautiful years now she has gone to rest, praying for strength and comfort at this difficult time
For you and your family during this most difficult time! Pray GOD’S STRENGTH AND MERCY surround you all!
My deepest condolences to Representative Jones &Family!
My Condolences to the Jones Family
Cousin, so sorry to hear of Aunt Dunks passing. Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during your time oof sorrow. We will truly miss her, because we truly loved her.
Sorry for your loss. Praying for the family. Just know that earth has no sorrows that heaven can not heal.
My thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Jones and his family at a time such as this. Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted. Thank God for precious memories.
I do understand your pain, lost our mother last year she’s was also 90 years old for Decatur, I’m praying for strength for you and your family. Trust God my brother.
It is with much gratitude to extend
our condolences from our family to yours
It’s never easy saying good-bye to our
loved ones The pain may seem to be
inevitable, but the memories will always remain with you Please know we are here
for you always
Sorry for your Loss,My Condolences to You and your Family may she R.I.H prayers going up for y’all in the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ Amen.
Sorry for your loss. My mother Florence (Flo) Lawson
passed away last October soi know how you and your family is feeling right now.
I pray you and family be comfort with God’s love at this time.
The picture shows so much love you had for your mother. I will be praying for you and your family at this time of loss. May God bless you richly
May God bless you and lift ur family in love and blessings as u celebrate ur mom’s homegoing to glory. Be blessed always
Our heartfelt condolences.
Praying for you and your family
Sorry for your loss keeping you and your family in my prayers.
My Condolences to your Family
Sorry for your loss. She was beautiful. She is a beautiful Angel
My thoughts and prayers are with you guys during this time. God bless.
My condolences
So sorry prayers for you and family our condolences May God continue to bless you.
Condolences to the family and friends. So sorry for your lost. I remember coming to Gibson to Mr. Willie J. Moore’s house with my dad Roy Johnson and stopping by your mom’s to say hello. Such an amazing mom and high spirited lady. Sending prayers of healing, comfort and peace to you and your family. May God continue to bless you all.
Mr. Jones you and your family have my deepest condolences
Our hearts go out to the famILY.
My condolences to Vernon and family.
Praying for you! I’m so glad that your heart is filled with Joy. Because the Joy of the Lord is your strength. Peace Be Unto you and your family!
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOU ALL
My sister Kim and I were riding the Nursing Home Elevator with you one day in January as we were all going to visit our mothers. We had a conversation about both moms being in their 90’s and what a blessing this was. We send our deepest Condolences to you and your family. Keeping you in prayer.
Sending condolences and prayers to the family.
To my friend and Brother. We go way back. Praying 4u and your family.
My cousin you know I care and wish I could be there with the family. I’m hugging you all in spirit. I’m glad I got to see her one more time. Prayers for all of you.
So sorry for your loss, God is so good!!!!
Prayers to you and the family.I remember days when I was a young child she would come to my house and pick me up. She was a very sweet ladies. Rest in high
Ms.Ducky was a intrical part of the community. Back in the day everyone who lived in the community was unique in their own right. And Ms.Ducky was no exception she possessed a wicked sense of humor that was extremely funny and equally seriously biting at the same time. My wholehearted sympathy is extended to the family on your loss. May God’s grace and mercy wrap you in his bosom of loved
Our prayers are with you
My prayers for you and the family during this difficult times. Ninety years she lived a blessed life. I’m sure she was a strong and very loving mother of character and principles. A woman that said what she meant; and meant what she said.
Cherish her memories; always keep joy in your hearts!
Condolences to you and your family ♥️
The Family, GOD is still in control.stay strong because he make no mistakes.he gave you Joy all of your life, now she is tired, mother is resting! Be Blessed
My deepest condolences, Vernon for you and your Family… Praying for strength!!!
My condolences to you and your family. My prayers are with you.