Amelia Fry (Chalfant) Jones Obituary (1922

AMELIA FRY CHALFANT JONES On January 18, 2011, at the dawn of a new day, Amelia Jones, 88, joined the many loved ones and friends who preceded her to the other side. She was born to H P and Bessie Fry on November 14, 1922, the second of 11 children. She married the love of her youth, the Rev. Ray Chalfant in 1942 and served by his side in Christian ministry for 24 years until his death. They had two daughters. She was married to her beloved second husband, John D. Jones for 35 years before his death. After she retired from Western Illinois University and Mr. Jones retired from NTN Bower, they moved from Macomb, IL to Fultondale, AL to be nearer the daughters and grandchildren. Mrs. Jones was famous for her beautiful flowers and bountiful vegetable gardens which she generously shared. Mrs. Jones is survived by her daughters, Martha Jenkins (Bob) of Hoover, AL, and Sharon Casey (Dr. Dan) of Little Rock AR, 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, 5 sisters and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. The family is most grateful to Covenant Place of Gardendale for providing a lovely, caring home for Mrs. Jones for six years and to South Haven Health and Rehab in Hoover for comforting care in her final months.