Norma S. Jones

Norma S. Jones, 92, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away April 1, 2018.  She was born September 3, 1925 to Henry and Annie Dora Spivey at Inverness, FL and spent her childhood and school days there.  She was a part of a large family consisting of 6 brothers and sisters.

She and Frank Jones were married and moved to the Green Cove Springs area and made it their home.  She was employed at the Clay County Public Library and retired as Assistant Library Director after 28 years of service. 

The First Presbyterian Church was an important part of Norma’s life.  She served as a Deacon then an Elder.  She considered it an honor to be selected to serve on the Session for 6 years.

Everyone who knew Norma recognized her passion for flowers and working to make her yard special.  She was honored several times to receive the Mayor’s award for beautification.

For many years she was a member of the Clay County Historical Society and served as President for four years.  She and her husband worked with other members to establish the Historical Museum.  Norma loved all the local history of the County and was appointed to the Historical Commission where served for several years.  She was proud of her part in starting “Re-Discover Early Florida” at the fairgrounds, securing craftsmen, planning activities and best of all cooking in the Country Kitchen.

The Green Cove Springs Food Pantry was also very important to Norma.  She served on the Pantry Board of Directors and working in the facility and helping to feed those in need. 

Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Jones and her son, Guy Jones and is survived by her children, Ronald (Jeanne) and Marsha (Lee); five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am Friday, April 13, 2018 at Hickory Grove Cemetery with Rev. Mark Hults officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name may be made to the Green Cove Springs Food Pantry, 1107 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043