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grandmother- Ann Marie Jones, believed in me from day one and taught me that if one wishes to achieve a goal, “You must invest in yourself, God, Family, Character, and Education.”
I Love You Granny ~Jonathan
My
grandmother- Ann Marie Jones, believed in me from day one and taught me that if one wishes to achieve a goal, “You must invest in yourself, God, Family, Character, and Education.”
I Love You Granny ~Jonathan
Ann Marie Jones was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on June 21, 1944, to the late Maggie Lou Barnes Glaspie and Andrew Barnes. Ann accepted Christ at an early age and was an active member of St. John Catholic Church, where she served on the Parish Council until her health declined.
Ann graduated from Lester High School. She attended Memphis State University and attained an associate degree from Shelby State Community College. She was a talented and successful owner of a nail salon called Nail’s on the patio for many years; later, she was an educator at Memphis Shelby County Schools.
Ann was preceded in death by her son Corrie Jones and her brother Clarence Glaspie, III. She leaves to cherish her memories forever her daughter Debbie Jan Barfield; one brother Walter Lee Glaspie, Sr. (Cheryl); one sister Linda Gail Glaspie Woodard (Carl); three grandsons, Michael Barfield, Jonathan Barfield, and Christopher Barfield (Jayde); two great-granddaughters Saliyah Barfield and Skyla Barfield; two nephews Clarence Glaspie IV and Walter Glaspie Jr. two nieces Natarsha Brady and Natalie Brady and a host of great nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Sprinkling with Holy Water
Placing of the Pall..............................................Father Fausta Odinwankpa
Placing of Christian Symbols.............................Father Fausta Odinwankpa
Opening Prayer.................................................Father Fausta Odinwankpa
First Reading/Wisdom 3:19.............................................Dr. Zedric Clayton
Responsorial Psalm........................................................Dr. Zedric Clayton
Second Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8....................................Dr. Jordan Taylor
Gospel: 1 John 14:1-6..................................................Deacon Walt Bolton
Homily ..........................................................................Deacon Walt Bolton
Prayer of the Faithful...................................................Deacon Walt Bolton
Preparation...............................................Carlos Barfield & Natalie Brady
Communion .................................................................Deacon Walt Bolton
Ave Maria................................................................Valetta Brinson, Soloist
Closing................................................................................Steevon Hunter