1959
Phyllis
2016
Phyllis Jones
February 2, 1959 — June 2, 2016
Phyllis Denene "PJ" Jones passed away suddenly early this month, at her home in Hyattsville, Maryland. She was loved by many and admired by all for her great generosity, love of life, dogs and children and incredible concern for the planet.
She was born in Sharon, Massachusetts.
Phyllis' early years in the 60s were around Boston.
She is the second child with siblings Ashley, Aubre, Terri and Michael.
Daughter of star athlete Sam Jones and tireless mom Gladys Chavis Jones, Dad was on the Boston Celtics in its prime for her first 10 years.
They moved to DC in 1969, and to Maryland in 1970, where she attended Sherwood High School, Towson University and University of MD College Park.
In 1983 she graduated after studying Family Management and Community Development, and she got her Masters in Public Health from Brandeis in 1987.
Her jobs always overlapped her passion for helping people:
Whitman-Walker Clinic, supporting AIDS patients; Park Ranger in the US Forest Service, Yellowstone & Kings Canyon; The Young Adult Conservation Corps; Washington Womens Self-Help; District Curators; Crisis help line for Womens Health Center; Maryland Food Coop, Glut Food Coop and Yes Market; Womens Health Consultants; Share Our Strength; Local Initiatives Support Corporation; National AIDS Fund; and US Department of Health and Human Services.
A recent member of Saint Andrews Episcopal Church in College Park, she also held the Quaker traditions dear.
She is survived by her husband, Edward Herdman "Ted" Porter, her sons, Noah Jones Drayton and William Edward Porter, her daughter, Luisa Pegues Porter, and granddaughter, Ella Ruth Pegues Porter. Loving daughter of Samuel and Gladys Chavis Jones of St. Augustine, Florida. Beloved sister and cherished aunt of Aubre and Karen Jones and their sons Phoenix and Reilly of Ashburn, Virginia;
Michael Jones and his son Dylan of Urbana, Maryland; Terri and Jonathan Foster and their children
Brandon and Michelle, Tyler, Joshua and Jesika, Jorden, and Jaime of Ashburn, Virginia; Ashley and Mary Jones and their children Samuel, Kaley, Kelli, Alanna, Addison, and Samantha of Boca Raton, Florida; and father of Noah, Joseph Drayton of New Bedford, Massachusetts. She also leaves her loving and adored aunts, Margaret Benton of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Earle Ward of Indianapolis, Indiana; and cousins with whom she shared a special bond - Kathy and Janet; Michael and Tammy; Jorge, Angela and Gwendolyn; Carla and Gina; Roger and Mark; and Deryck, Kenneth, Merilyn and Keith.
She also leaves behind her sisters- and brothers-in-law John and Julia Porter Knight, Robert and
Deborah Gibson Holl, Jeffrey Gibson, nephew Grady and nieces Morgan and Kelsey.
A memorial service celebrating the life of Phyllis Jones was held Saturday, June 11, 2016, at
Joe's Movement Emporium in Mt. Rainier, Maryland.
.
In lieu of flowers make a contribution by check or online at:
www.anacostiaws.org (protecting our local Anacostia River basin)
www.rescueme.org (animal rescue resource in all states)
www.joesmovement.org (youth summer camp in our community)
"I will always be thankful for the many years I got to know her and the positive impact she had on my life. Her love lives on forever."
"Keep all the wonderful memories and her beautiful smile in your hearts forever."
"We have lost a shining star in our lives."
"Phyllis had an amazing spirit that couldn't be contained by this world."
"We will all remember that famous PJ smile forever."
"PJ was a bright light with a calmness about her. We'll never forget her generosity and being a wonderful neighbor."
"She made me feel special and loved."
"PJ was a gift."
"Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
We can have peace because we know we will see her again.
Aunt PJ was always making everyone around her smile and laugh, even when she was struggling underneath her big smile.
We are all gonna miss the warmness she brought to our big family. But it's never goodbye, it's see you in heaven."
"PJ was a bright, loving and sparkling spirit."
"PJ was a star
Here on earth
Amongst us mere
Mortals.
The light shines
A little less bright
Today.
Look for her at night,
A new light
Amongst the stars
As she skips through
The universe.
PJ, you will be greatly missed."
She was born in Sharon, Massachusetts.
Phyllis' early years in the 60s were around Boston.
She is the second child with siblings Ashley, Aubre, Terri and Michael.
Daughter of star athlete Sam Jones and tireless mom Gladys Chavis Jones, Dad was on the Boston Celtics in its prime for her first 10 years.
They moved to DC in 1969, and to Maryland in 1970, where she attended Sherwood High School, Towson University and University of MD College Park.
In 1983 she graduated after studying Family Management and Community Development, and she got her Masters in Public Health from Brandeis in 1987.
Her jobs always overlapped her passion for helping people:
Whitman-Walker Clinic, supporting AIDS patients; Park Ranger in the US Forest Service, Yellowstone & Kings Canyon; The Young Adult Conservation Corps; Washington Womens Self-Help; District Curators; Crisis help line for Womens Health Center; Maryland Food Coop, Glut Food Coop and Yes Market; Womens Health Consultants; Share Our Strength; Local Initiatives Support Corporation; National AIDS Fund; and US Department of Health and Human Services.
A recent member of Saint Andrews Episcopal Church in College Park, she also held the Quaker traditions dear.
She is survived by her husband, Edward Herdman "Ted" Porter, her sons, Noah Jones Drayton and William Edward Porter, her daughter, Luisa Pegues Porter, and granddaughter, Ella Ruth Pegues Porter. Loving daughter of Samuel and Gladys Chavis Jones of St. Augustine, Florida. Beloved sister and cherished aunt of Aubre and Karen Jones and their sons Phoenix and Reilly of Ashburn, Virginia;
Michael Jones and his son Dylan of Urbana, Maryland; Terri and Jonathan Foster and their children
Brandon and Michelle, Tyler, Joshua and Jesika, Jorden, and Jaime of Ashburn, Virginia; Ashley and Mary Jones and their children Samuel, Kaley, Kelli, Alanna, Addison, and Samantha of Boca Raton, Florida; and father of Noah, Joseph Drayton of New Bedford, Massachusetts. She also leaves her loving and adored aunts, Margaret Benton of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Earle Ward of Indianapolis, Indiana; and cousins with whom she shared a special bond - Kathy and Janet; Michael and Tammy; Jorge, Angela and Gwendolyn; Carla and Gina; Roger and Mark; and Deryck, Kenneth, Merilyn and Keith.
She also leaves behind her sisters- and brothers-in-law John and Julia Porter Knight, Robert and
Deborah Gibson Holl, Jeffrey Gibson, nephew Grady and nieces Morgan and Kelsey.
A memorial service celebrating the life of Phyllis Jones was held Saturday, June 11, 2016, at
Joe's Movement Emporium in Mt. Rainier, Maryland.
.
In lieu of flowers make a contribution by check or online at:
www.anacostiaws.org (protecting our local Anacostia River basin)
www.rescueme.org (animal rescue resource in all states)
www.joesmovement.org (youth summer camp in our community)
"I will always be thankful for the many years I got to know her and the positive impact she had on my life. Her love lives on forever."
"Keep all the wonderful memories and her beautiful smile in your hearts forever."
"We have lost a shining star in our lives."
"Phyllis had an amazing spirit that couldn't be contained by this world."
"We will all remember that famous PJ smile forever."
"PJ was a bright light with a calmness about her. We'll never forget her generosity and being a wonderful neighbor."
"She made me feel special and loved."
"PJ was a gift."
"Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
We can have peace because we know we will see her again.
Aunt PJ was always making everyone around her smile and laugh, even when she was struggling underneath her big smile.
We are all gonna miss the warmness she brought to our big family. But it's never goodbye, it's see you in heaven."
"PJ was a bright, loving and sparkling spirit."
"PJ was a star
Here on earth
Amongst us mere
Mortals.
The light shines
A little less bright
Today.
Look for her at night,
A new light
Amongst the stars
As she skips through
The universe.
PJ, you will be greatly missed."
Memorial Service
JUN 11
Joe's Movement Emporium
3309 Bunker Hill Road
Mt. Rainier, MD, US
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