Brenda and Tamika Jones Funeral Program

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2021 Viewing: 8AM – 9:55AM/ Service Service:: 10:00AM

ST. LUKE COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH 320 TILGHMAN STREET, CHESTER, PA 19013 Pastor Roosevelt Legette Jr., Eulogist Pastor Larry D. Carroll, Officiating

Order of service MUSICAL PRELUDE & VI VIDEO DEO SLIDESHOW CLOSING OF THE BIER SCRIPTURE READINGS Old Testament - Psalms 23 New Testament - 2 Timothy 4:7 4:7--8

Elder Michael D. Thompson

PRAYER OF COMFORT

Pastor Larry D. Carroll

SELECTION —”For Every Mountain”

Tamika Jones

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Lady Lil Carroll

CLERGY REMARKS

Apostle Arnold Stewart

VIDEO REMARKS SELECTION —“Jesus Is The Answer”

Brenda & Tamika Jones

POEM

David Cappel

FAMILY REMARKS

Patricia Britt Roland Thompson Troy & Keisha Cappel

OBITUARIES

Lady Lil Carroll

SELECTION - “As He Is”

Tamika Jones

EULOGY

Rev. Roosevelt Legette Jr.

INVITATIONAL BENEDICTION

Rev. Roosevelt Legette Jr.

RECESSIONAL

Private Family Interment CHESTER RURAL CEMETE CEMETERY RY

441 W. 21st Street, Chester, PA 19013

Pall Bearers & Flower Bearers Family & Friends

“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you.

I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.”

John 14:1 14:1--3

Auntie Auntie--T & Mom Mom--Mom

By David Cappel

My aunt and my Mom Mom--Mom, were trees…

See they could never leaf the house with bad hair, though sometimes they could be a little rough around the edges Their feet would always hurt in too small church wedges And they always asked about your day, trimming down your worries like hedges And they were precious…

But like a tree… they had good roots…

See if you did not know them, they were planted in the word of God… See you could get a backhand in the lip if you said his name in vain But then they would always make sure you had his name in your veins… they would evangelize through sun and rain…

And struggle and pain...they worshipped… as if they were holy angels in the presence of the Father…

They prayed as if every syllable of the tips of their tongues was a testimony of past and present things to come…

They praised, as if in that moment...the struggles of this world could be strangled away by the stomping of their heels and the elevation of their voice…

They were warriors; the bible was their sword, and their tongue their sheath; The devil… well he hated when their mouth was open…

My grandma was walking with the lord since she was young When she was just a girl her house was set ablaze But instead of being consumed by the fire’s gaze She saw the rays…Of God… And he lead her and her 7 brothers and sisters… out alive…

So instead of having that fire take her life in that home, She went onto have that fire shut up in her bones And the cords in her voice where not just used for tones…

But as string... for the arrows she used to fire back at the enemy…

She was able to knit scarves and still carve into the heart of anyone...

And introduce them to her father… she was able to teach the same things to her daughters..

My aunt…was like a record…

Though sounding sweet and consistent She could skip in an instant And you knew you were in trouble…

But at the same time… she was one of the most giving women ever…

Like at times she was put on personal Oprah Flooding us with love and support like a super nova or a super Noah, She never once wasn’t there...until now...

This is not a funeral… this is a celebration Though it is sad to see them be taken from our lives, we must dry our eyes and remember…

They are in a better place…

No more suffering and pain No more struggling to campaign just for a single breath…

In their death … they have life…

In their exit.. they can thrive And though it seems as if we have been deprived… we must remember…

That one day…one day we will see them soon…

In glory...

Life Story of Brenda E. Jones BRENDA ELAINE JONES was sent from Heaven on January 12, 1952 to the late William and Dorothy Thompson in Washington, DC, the firstborn of eight children.

At a young age, Brenda accepted her responsibility as the oldest, and was always the one in charge. After her mother and father’s passing, she became the matriarch of the family. She truly loved her family. At the age of seven years old, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. Not too long after, God awakened her and used her to (physically) save all of her seven siblings from a house fire by getting them to safety.

Brenda attended schools of Arlington School District, including Wakefield High School. Brenda worked for many years. She especially loved working with and helping people. Her employment history includes U.S. Patten Office File clerk, Daycare Worker in Arlington, Swarthmore College Dining Center, Fidelity Bank, Cigna Insurance, her own flower arrangement business called “Brenda's Creative Designs”, Elwyn (as resident life assistant) and lastly, Elwyn as a Foster Parent. Mom and Dad fostered over 30 kids. As God would see fit, one of her foster children, would actually become their beloved grandson.

At the young age of 12, God would allow Brenda to meet the love of her life, Alfonso Jones. Six years later, on September 26, 1970, they were united in Holy Matrimony “and the two would become one flesh.” From this blessed union came two beloved daughters, Keisha and Tamika. Brenda was a devoted wife and by the grace of God, they celebrated 50 years of marriage together! She was the epitome of a virtuous woman. Her husband knew he found favor with God. She truly loved him and supported all of his entrepren entrepreneueurial endeavors over the years from their carpet cleaning service to owning rental properties.

Brenda grew up attending Scripture Church in Bailey’s Crossroads, Virginia with her family. She fell in love with Jesus and never looked back. As she got older, she used her God given beautiful voice and leadership to sing on the choir and direct the Youn Youngg A Adult dult Choir. After marriage, she and her husband relocated to Philadelphia where they attended Greater Refuge Church Of Our Lord Je Jesus sus Christ. There she served the Lord as a Jr. Missionary and Mass Choir member. When she was called to sing a solo in church’s sshe he visited, she would often bring her two daughters up to sing backup (preparing them for ministry.) Over the years Brenda attende attendedd many churches before finally joining and serving faithfully at First Pentecostal Holy Church. For over 20 years of her member membershi ship ship there, God continued to expand her gifting and faith by singing on the Mass and Nathaniel Gospel Choirs and becoming a missio missionnary. She even attended Ministry School and received her Evangelism certificate.

Brenda was affectionately called “Mom”, Mommy, Mom Mom--Mom, Aunt Brenda, Auntie and “Boo” by close family and friends. Mom was sweet, and loving but serious. She did not play, especially when it came to disrespect or arguing. She believed in family sh showing owing love. She would say, “That's the only family you have.” She made a point to celebrate everyone and make you feel special by m maki aking aking calls to sing Happy Birthday for birthdays, and by planning events or family get get--togethers. Brenda adored her children, and stressed the value of education by encouraging them to do their best. She always made sure that they knew they were special treasures. Sh Shee cherished her two biological daughters and loved all 30 of the foster children she and her husband raised and ministered to oover ver the years. However, no one captured the sparkle of love that she exuded for each grandchild, from her first, David, to Destiny, tthen hen Anthony and lastly, Tanayshia. She frequently and lovingly called all of them her "babies" and they called her Mom Mom--Mom. She alway alwayss dressed so beautifully in many colors, but her favorite color was fuchsia - bright and beautiful like her spirit. Brenda had hig highh family values and she and her husband made it a priority to attend every baptism, recital, school sporting event, graduation, or job pr promoomotion. She even accompanied her daughters at ministry or evangelism events and church elevation service whenever possible. Kee Keepin ping ping a close family bond was always important. Even after her oldest daughter got married and moved, she insisted on gathering for di dinnner every Sunday and celebrate God’s favor on the family. Brenda loved to cook for her family. Some of her specialties were corn pudding, seafood salad and as her siblings know, her special peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. More than cooking, Brenda lo loved ved to bake. Each year, everyone would look forward to her homemade birthday cakes and Christmas cookies. She even baked a few wedding cakes.

Although Brenda didn't really like public speaking, she loved evangelizing the lost every chance she had. Wherever she went, she spent time with others one one--on on--one encouraging them about getting right with Jesus. She would often visit the elderly patients or those sick (even as a patient at the Cancer treatment center) and make them a basket, as well as, offer to have prayer by their bed bedsid side. side.

Brenda loved calling others. She would always give people a bright side to look at. People were so happy to hear from her bec becaus ause ause she knew how to make them feel better. Brenda was also very creative. She often made special crocheted gifts for every child and new baby of her family as well as for friends and those in need. It was not unusual to receive a personal handcrafted baby bl blank anket, anket, hat or scarf from her as an expression of her love.

Brenda enjoyed the beach and family gatherings, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas. Some of her favorite music was Andre Crouch, Commission and Walter Hawkins. She loved to travel (especially with her husband, children or beloved Swarthmore College Gospel Choir). She visited Prague, Vienna, St. Thomas, St. Croix, Hawaii, Disney World in Florida, Disneyland in Californi California, a, and Ocean City Maryland, just to name a few. She loved to sing and at any given moment you could find her singing the songs ooff Zion around the house. She was always a part of the local church choir, but her singing gift was appreciated everywhere she w went ent. ent.

She lived the life she sang about in her song.

Above all Brenda loved God deeply and showed it by living a life of sacrifice and love. She didn't know all scriptures by heart, but she lived and walked them out from the heart. Through many years in physical pain, she never complained. Rather, she endured as a good soldier, fed the sick, encouraged others who were ill, and pointed the spiritually lost to her Lord and Savior. She was an advocate and support for everyone whether you knew her for five minutes or a lifetime.

Our Beautiful Brenda leaves us with these and countless treasured memories to cherish: her faithful husband of 50 years, Alfonso Jones; devoted daughters, Keisha and Tamika; son son--in in--love, Troyton; her three grandchildren, David, Anthony and Destiny; her grand/god grand/god--daughter, Tanayshia, mother mother--in in--love, Irene Jones; her nearly 30 foster children, including most recently Jennifer, Joa Joanne, nne, Sandy, Jared, Loretta, Ashley, and Amelia; her siblings, Patricia “Trishan”, William Jr. “Babra” (Candy) (Candy),, Jerome “André” (Shirley), Maria, Roland “Tony” (Tracy), Michael “Donnell” (Sabrina) and Felicia “Lee Lee”; sisters and brothers brothers--in in--love, Pearline (Robert) (Robert),, Tina, Barbara; aunt, Clara Somers; special siblings, Wendell and Sallie Floyd; Ralph and Shirley Pettiford; and God God--daughter, Ki Kim m Steward; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, great nieces and great nephews; her beloved First Pentecostal church fam family, ily, Swarthmore College Alumni Gospel Choir family, and her countless family and friends.

Life Story of Tamika A. Jones TAMIKA JONES was born October 22, 1974 the second born to Brenda and Alfonso Jones in Chester, PA. Tamika attended Main Street Elementary School, Cardinal O'Hara High School and Swarthmore Academy.

In 1996 she graduated from Villanova University with a bachelor of Arts degree and a concentration in Communications. During her high school years, Tamika also would attend the Swarthmore College Upward Bound program that helped her foster networking relationships and excel in her studies.

Tamika had a love for people, and that translated into everything that she did. She worked for many years in the health care and mental health industry. Tamika worked at Elwyn and Bancroft in resident life. She later was employed in Delaware at Service Source as a case manager. In November 2014 she was promoted to Program Manager. Tamika loved her job, staff, her clients and their families. She was devoted to building family with them and developing a person person--centered culture that responded to their needs and learning.

Tamika had a love for music. As a child she often sang in the church youth choir, directed by her mother. At the age of fourteen, she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and realized that the Lord had placed a calling on her life to minister through song. Tamika was a faithful choir member of the Greater Refuge COOLJC, Greater Bethel Temple, The River, First Pentecostal Holy Church and finally New Bethel where she became a minister.

Tamika loved her family and friends and especially her best friend and sister Keisha. She showed it daily from calls, prayer, expensive gifts and trips to just showing up at family events or life’s challenges, Tamika was always there. Affectionately ccall alled alled Mickey, Meeky, Auntie Auntie--T, Tamika was devoted, loving and dependable. If she had anything and you needed it, you had it - often without question. She never wanted to see anyone in need. She was a giver. That love spilled over unconditionally whether it was moving into her sister’s home, to help care for her nephew while sis went to work or becoming a caregiver and leaving her hom homee and later, even leaving her job to help care for her parents.

Auntie T T,, as she was affectionately called by her nieces and nephews, was always the fun fun--loving aunt that put a smile on their faces. She spoiled them rotten treating them as her very own, taking them everywhere from the movies and trips to career days at work. She always teased that she had kids that looked like her without going through childbirth. She was the epitome of a go godly dly woman for them. They could have fun but still be encouraged in their gifting and walk with Christ. She bought all their music musical al instruments and attended every school performance and graduations. She was one of their biggest cheerleaders.

In her early years, Tamika worked diligently in her gift by writing songs and performing in talent shows and other local showcases throughout the tri tri--state area. Tamika would never miss an opportunity to sing. She travelled the world, singing in China, Europe and the Bahamas, just to name a few. Tamika recorded the single “No More Tears” and later her full CD Album, “It Is Finished”. Early in her career, she even performed and won at the world famous Apollo Theater, the Yolanda Adams Sing Off at 1480 WDAS and displayed her vocal talents on at least 3 separate gospel recording projects (Elder Gerald Pierce and Friends, The Swarthmore College Alumni Gospel Choir and J. Anthony Thompson and Friends.) Although she was offered two secular recording contracts (Country and R&B) of which she turned down to reserve her voice for pleasing the Lord in ministry.

In an effort to further her ministry and receive formal theological education, Tamika attended the First Pentecostal Holy Church School of Ministry in 2007. By the leading of the Holy Spirit, Tamika joined the New Bethel Holiness Church in 2011. After attending bible studies, becoming a worship leader and Sunday school Teacher, her love of God’s word began to flourish. As sh shee continued to listen and obey God, Tamika heard a new call of ministry to evangelize and preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ not on only ly through song, but on the streets as well. Under the leadership and direction of her under under--shepherd, Pastor Roosevelt Legette Jr. Jr.,, Tamika accepted that call and lead a bi bi--weekly Saturday Morning ministry of Evangelism to reach souls in the city of Chester she became “the voice” by sharing her gift of song. She shared her gift of song throughout the Tri Tri--City and further touching the str streets eets of Kensington, Atlantic City and Camden. She shared God’s love and faithfulness through food, prayer, song and the preached Word. Tamika was also a co co--host on the Internet radio station, praiseonpraiseradio.com (Real Recognize Real segment) on Wednesday nights sharing the message of Jesus.

An evangelist, psalmist, teacher, songwriter, worshipper, prayer warrior, and minister, Tamika will be missed by the many. She served in many ministries singing, evangelizing and preaching in cities and countries abroad. Some of the organizations and cchoi hoirs hoirs include: Robert Ladson Ensemble, All Saints Evangelism Movement, Save A Live Tour (Salt), Swarthmore College Alumni Gospel Choir, and served as Psalmist for Pastor Will Shelley and Pastor Rodney, just to name a few.

Above all else, Tamika loved God and her life and ministry showed it in all that she did. She lived and loved her faith in Christ passionately loving the Lord with all her heart, soul mind and strength and loving her neighbor as herself. Every aspect of hher er life reflected a life of sacrifice, humility and passion as she gave to Christ what He deserved, her whole life pure in mind, body an andd soul.

Tamika leaves to cherish wonderful memories of her life, her loving father, Alfonso Jones; her beloved sister, Keisha Cappel; brother brother--in in--love, Troyton; her nephews and niece, David, Anthony, and Destiny; her God God--niece, Tanayshia Rone; grandmother, Irene Jones; her nearly 30 foster siblings, including most recently Jennifer, Joanne, Sandy, Jared, Loretta, Ashley, and Amel Amelia; ia; her aunts and uncles, Patricia Britt, William Jr. “Babra” (Candy), Jerome “André” (Shirley), Maria, Roland “Tony” (Tracy), Michael “Donnell” (Sabrina) and Felicia “Lee Lee”; Pearline “Peaches” (Robert), Tina, Barbara; great great--aunt, Clara Somers; special aunt an andd uncle/Godparents, Wendell and Sallie Floyd; God God--mother, Nanola Randolph; special aunt and uncle, Ralph and Shirley Pettiford; and God God--sister, Kim Steward; Godchildren, Bianca and Isabella Wilson; along with a host of cousins; her beloved New Bethel Family, ASEM family, and countless other family and friends.

The day you left and gained your wings My heart just broke in two I wish you could have stayed with me But Heaven needed you You left me with the memories And I love you dearly still No matter how much time goes by You know I always will You were a very special person With kindness in your heart And the love we had together Grows stronger now we’re apart I know I cannot bring you back Although I wish it everyday But a piece of me went with you The day you went away Love, Dad

Mick,

Words can’t even express how much I love and miss you. I’m not even going to make this rhyme..can’t do it. I know you loved me and all you knew hard. You were always passionate about everything and especially your love for your King. I will love you forever and will cherish every day we prayed together, fought together, evangelized together, cried together and lived life together. You will always be the best AuntieT, sister and friend! Now you get to love on your first love and sing His praises forevermore.

I will see you soon! Hug and Kiss on our cloud of witnesses for me.

Love, Keisha

Mommy,

I love you so much. Thank you for being the absolute best Mom ever to both Mickey and I. I am the wife, mother. daughter and sister I am today because of your godly example, love and character. You trained us up in the way we should go and we have gone and are going exactly that way. I know that you and Mickey are loving our Savior and singing and rejoicing in glory everyday. This is what gives me peace. Thank you for giving us Jesus Mommy!

That gift is why I have joy and peace even in this storm.

I love you forever Mommy!

Mommy!-- Keisha

We Love you Mom Mom--Mom and Auntie Auntie--T!

Thank you for being someone I can lean on and someone who can build me up.

Though I’m sad to see you go, my love for you will never stop. Love you dearly. dearly.— —Destiny.

You were always there for me. I love you. you.— —Anthony Thank you for being there and inspiring me to be the man I am today. Thank you for being good role models and thank you for always loving me the way I love you. you.— —David I cannot believe that you both are gone. You welcomed me into your family & showered me with love.

You’ve given me some of the happiest years of my life. I love you & I will forever miss you both. both.— —Nay

My sister Brenda A beautiful example of God's Grace and love for all to see and live by. Rest in God's arms my dear sister.

Your big brother, William Thompson Jr. Tamika a song bird so loving and kind you will forever be in my heart. Love you Tamika, Uncle Babra Brenda & Tamika My sister Brenda was chosen, appointed and anointed by God to do His will before she was sent from heaven into my Mom's womb.

Her first assignment at 7yrs old was to save her 5 little siblings from a burning house in the middle of the night. There were no street lights only a dirt path and the moon as our light. The house exploded as we were walking up the path, but we were all safe.

Now that she has gone home with the Lord, seven of us now remain. Along with Brenda, we are all filled with the Holy Ghost. We thank God for her life, she had a mothering spirit before she became a mother. We all love her so much. My niece Tamika, according to the Doctor's medical opinion was not supposed to live because of a medical fraction during Brenda's pregnancy. But God had purpose for Tamika. I believe she was evangelizing in the heavens to the Angels, but God said I need you in the earth to compel men to come to me. With a Meek and Humble Spirit she pursued her mission in Ministry. Tamika was such a meek and humble pursuant, whatever she set her mind to do, it was done, whether you joined in or not. I am forever grateful that God saw fit to bind us together as Family.

Love, Shan (also known by Tamika as Auntie)

To my beloved sister, Brenda & my niece, Tamika, You have served well... Living the life you were called touched all of us profoundly and will forever be a beacon of light for us to follow as you have followed the teachings of CHRIST through the journey of life... we journey onward and keep our memories of the both of you very much alive.

We love you, we honor you, but most of all, we thank GOD for you.

Your brother: TONY, Tracy, Justice, Hope, and the rest of our beloved family. Rest In Peace.

BRENDA Brenda was God’s wisest choice to be born among us first.

God gifted her with his wisdom and love to develop us in understanding Him through His word. There's no greater love than the love of family. She was His model in the family.

Love you and Tamika forever.

Andre & Shirley Thompson.

Brenda was like a mother to me being one of the youngest. She opened her home to me and showed me how to live a saved life.

Tamika was always a positive person, encouraging, and uplifting, funny, but wise in life. She really Loved the LORD. I loved them both and will miss them dearly. - Lee- Lee MY "BIG" SISTER One word describes my older sister "Brenda Jones" and that word is ((( HERE ))). This sounds a little odd but it means just what it says. In 1963 the day I was born just only a "FEW" day's ago.....My Mom Dorothy Thompson brought me home from the hospital called Brenda in the room and literally said ((( HERE )).

She's been my "SECOND MAMA" every since. She held me, She clothed Me, She Corrected Me, She Encouraged Me, She Taught Me, She Fed Me, & Most importantly LOVED ME UNTIL THE DAY SHE DIED....

I'll love you for ever (( Boo )). Love, Donnell

A GIFT FROM THE LORD My beautiful, intelligent, thoughtful, kind, and fun to be with sister.

An awesome lady who brought life wherever she went, brightened up the room and encouraged those in it, the one who’s ready with a big hug and perfect smile just when you need it. Not only did you bless lives; you built the foundations under them and shaped them in powerfully positive ways. Your love shines as an example that will always be there as life goes on…You and I created and shared so many precious memories, falling over laughter and unspeakable joy. I will cherish each one of them deeply in my heart. I love you dearly Sis! Rest in peace until we meet again.

Your Loving Sister, Sallie M. Floyd OUR LOVELY GOD DAUGHTER We miss you dearly Tamika because you were the gentlest soul to us.

You were so admired for your strength of character and mighty faith in God. We will hold on to those special moments, places, and times that keep you close to our heart. Knowing that you are in the loving arms of God, eases our grief and pain and increases peace and joy.

We know that is how you would want it to be…

Rest in peace “Love” we will see you again!

Your Loving God Parents, Bishop Wendell B Floyd, Sr. & Mrs. Sallie M Floyd

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