Obituary of Earline Theressa Jones

October 18, 1938 - July 20, 2017 Service held at 11:00 AM Williams Memorial Church of God in Christ 4495 Martin Luther King Blvd. Sacramento, CA Flowers and gifts may be sent c/o Donald R. Jones, Sr. to Sacramento Memorial Lawn, 6100 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95824-4011 In Loving Memory of Mother Earline Theressa Jones October 18, 1938 to July 20, 2017 Obituary Mother Earline Theressa Jones was born on October 18, 1938, to Ollie Mae Diggs and Lonnie Diggs in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Earline Jones was the fourth child of five siblings: Napoleon Diggs (deceased), James L. Diggs (deceased), Mary Lodene Bradley (deceased), Troy Burdette Diggs, Freda Diggs, Yvonne Smith (deceased), Selena Diggs, and Lonnie Diggs Jr. Mother Earline Jones is also preceded by her Sister in Love Annie Mearl Robinson and Benardine Lawson Diggs. Mother Earline Jones married Dr. Andrew Louis Jones in 1952. Earline Jones is survived by her children: Donald Ray Jones Sr., Pamela Denise Jones (deceased), Evangelist Vanessa Annette Meeks, Son in Love: Deacon Melvin Meeks, Andrew Louis Jones Jr., Sherline Theressa Jones (Michigan), Bessie Pearl Jones (Massachusetts). Mother Earline Jones was blessed with the gifts of her grandchildren: Tammikka Ladean Jones, Donald Ray Jones Jr., Jawana Jones, Marcus Terrell Jones, Lathressa Earline Jones, Andranique Jones, Lawrence Franklin Jones, Dorothy Jean Jones, Afri Flynn, Malachi Flynn, Patrick (PJ) Anderson, Patricia Blanks, and Eric Anderson. Mother Earline Jones is also preceded by her great grandchildren: Porsche Hunt, Jeremiah Jones, Marcus Jones Jr., Alaysia Jones, Damar Jones, and Damon Hunt. Mother Earline Jones is also preceded by her great-great grandchildren: Keshawn Hunt, Keemoni Hills, Kameron Thomas, and Kyrie Thomas. Mother Earline Jones is also survived by her nieces and nephews: Troy Burdette Diggs Jr., Marie Antionette Diggs, Debra Lynn Diggs, Gregory Johnson, Tammy Burros, Keith Robinson, Geraldine Robinson (deceased), Corey Robinson, Ricky Robinson, and a host of nieces and nephews. History Mother Jones gave her life to God at a young age at First Street Church of God in Christ in Chickasha, Oklahoma and later served at Mount Olive Baptist Church until she met and married her husband. Mother Jones and Pastor Jones moved to Sacramento, California in the early 60's and served at the Greater Light Baptist Church. Since the tender age of 3 years old she sang in choirs and led solos with a resounding sound similar to that of Mahalia Jackson. As a dedicated pastor's wife, she served diligently beside her husband, Dr. Andrew Jones, Pastor of the Greater Solomon Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Sacramento, California and St. James Baptist Church in Colusa, California, serving the people of God in various capacities. The two love birds served side by side for over 30 years in pastoral ministry. Earline Jones has also served other pastors in the City of Sacramento as a pianist and a choir director. Mother Jones served faithfully at Greater Solomon Temple Baptist Church until she became a member of Williams Memorial Church of God in Christ under the pastoral leadership of Pastor Larry G. Meeks, where she served until she took her flight home to Heaven. Mother Jones will be missed for her candor, humor, philanthropic heart, and kind words of wisdom. Mother Earline Jones took her flight home to glory in the early morning hour on July 20, 2017. She received her crown of glory and heard the Maste say, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant. Enter into your rest." She will be missed. Flowers and gifts may be sent to c/o Donald R. Jones, Sr. to Sacramento Memorial Lawn, 6100 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95824-4011 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Family express sincere thanks to everyone for their prayers and support. Thank You!