Helen R. Jones

May 3, 1927 - February 8, 2020

A Time To Live: Helen R. Jones was born on May 3, 1927 in Boston, Georgia. She went home to be with the Lord on February 8, 2020. After relocating to St. Petersburg, FL, Helen attended and graduated from Gibbs High School. She converted at an early age and joined First Baptist Institutional Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher. A Time to Labor: Helen was a hard worker and very dedicated. She was employed with MLF Tower for 40 years as a desk clerk. She was also a beautician and loved styling hair. A Time of Leisure: Playing the piano was her passion and she passed it on to her son. She also enjoyed gardening, picking peas and fruits. Her most beautiful time was when she went to her Gloster Family Reunion once a year. She cherished her time with her family and attended almost every reunion until her health failed and she could no longer do so. A Time to Leave: On February 8, 2020, the Lord called his faithful servant to eternal rest. She leaves to cherish her memories: - Her loving and caring son, Emanuel Bobby Jones (Vernita D. Jennings/Fiancee) of St. Petersburg, FL; - Sisters, Joanne Rance Newton of St. Petersburg, FL, Patrice Rance Baptiste of Bronx, NY, Rose Rance of Jacksonville, FL, Bertha Rance Yarbrough (Johnny) of Cleveland, OH, Delores Rance Green (Harry) of St. Petersburg, FL, and Julia Rance Clark of St. Petersburg, FL; - Brother, Charles Rance (Dorothy) of St. Petersburg, FL; - Sister-in-Law, Eva Jean Jones of Atlanta, GA; and - Grandchildren, Alifia Jones of Atanta, GA and Darious, Ronald and Mia Jones of St. Petersburg; and She also leaves a host of great-grandchildren, loving nieces, nephews, cousins and caring friends.