Lois Jones

Lois Jones, 102, of Seashore Highlands Retirement Community, and formerly of Long Beach passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024 at Seashore Highlands. She was born on May 24, 1922 in Sebastpol, MS to the late Christopher & Mary Vida Comans. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, David Flex Jones; son, James B. Jones; brothers, Early Comans, Raymond Comans, and L.V. Comans; sisters, Essie Gardner, Faye Weaver, Jacqueline Maxwell, and Roselyn Williams; and granddaughter, Kimberly Jones.

Lois grew up in Sebastpol, MS where she was one of eight children. She met David Flex Jones, and they were married in April 1944. They later moved to Hattiesburg, then Picayune, and finally to Long Beach. Lois was a member of Long Beach Methodist Church, where she lived a life of faith and positive thoughts. She always enjoyed her Sunday Lunches with a group from the Church. Lois loved being a member of the OAKS and those relationships meant the most to her. She was well known in the church for making the best cakes and pies. 

Lois was employed at Maybelle Manufacturing for over thirty years, and loved her work, the Werby Family and all those she worked with over the years. Lois spent the last 7 years at Seashore Retirement Community, and made it her home. She became very involved in activities from making residents “Bibs” for meals and teaching some to sew. Lois was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend to so many. Her legacy lives on in all of us, and she will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Lois is survived by her loving daughter, Barbara Nell Jones LaFrance; grandson, Jason K. LaFrance; granddaughters, Pam (Scotty) Upton, Stephanie (Jerry) Hayles, and Kristi (Ryan) Smith; great grandchildren, Clay Upton (Hannah), Wesley Hayles, Victoria Hayles, Kailee Brown, Kaden Brown, Kye Smith, and Kollins Smith; great-great grandchildren, Cooper, Bently, and John Clay. Lois also leaves behind to cherish her memory a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and extended family.

Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the High Hill Methodist Cemetery in Norris, MS (6316 Highway 501 South) with the Rev. Ben Barlow officiating. 

The family would like to give a sincere “Thank You” to the staff and management at Seashore Retirement Community for their love and care the last 7 years. Also, to the staff at Vital Caring Hospice for their love and support during the last few days. A special “Thank You” to her nephew, Mikel (Sandy) Anthony for visiting Lois, she always enjoyed their visits.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach, is assisting with the family