April 17, 1956 – July 16, 2022
We are heart-broken to announce the death of our mother, Linda Mae Gaines Jones. She transitioned from this earthly home at the age of 66, on July 16, 2022 to be with her Lord and Savior. Our mom was very much loved and will be missed terribly.
Linda leaves behind to cherish her memory: her beloved son and daughter, Melvin and Latia Jones (Rodney); cherished grandchildren, Andrè Jones and Ma’Kaylah Brown; devoted mother, Annie B. Gaines; loving sister, Margaret G. Robinson; aunts, Edith Sherman, Laura Gaines, Lenora Shelton, Rita Braxton, Delores Bertrand, and Bertha Slade; nieces, Ashley R. Moyo (Alain) and Keyata L. Robinson (Mike); great nieces and nephews, Ceyonie Phillips, Kaori Robinson-Dennis, Darius Robinson and Lincoln Reese; faithful friends, Jessie Jenne and Joanna Ford Castillo; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 P.M., Friday, July 22, 2022 at the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA.