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Pictured: Vernon Jones and “Ma” in a January 2020 Facebook post
The mother of Georgia State Rep. Vernon Jones passed away today. Rufer Jones was blessed to be 90 years old.
Jones told On Common Ground News that he was at her beside when she made her transition.
“She looked so pretty. Her hair was all laid back. She looked really peaceful,” Jones said.
Jones was filled with emotion as he spoke of his “Ma,” recalling her tenacity in working their family farm in North Carolina, her ability to take a little something and turn it into wonderful meals and her wit and wisdom.
Ma raised five sons and a daughter. Her oldest son died about six months ago, but she had no idea. Jones said he and his siblings couldn’t bear telling her because they knew how it would hurt her.
Ma lived in a local nursing home and Vernon visited her often, making each visit special. He often posted pictures and videos of their time together on Facebook.
Jones said he and his siblings could not visit Ma together this evening due to social distancing mandates and COVID-19. They decided he, the fifth of her six children, could go first.
“It lifted my spirits when I walked in the room. I couldn’t help but think about all of the things that she did for us,” Jones said. “I walked out filled with joy.”
85 comments
Dr Raymond R White Sr
April 9, 2020 at 2:07 am
My sincere condolences to Georgia Rep.Vernon Jones and family. God bless and care for his beautiful mother as she transitioned to a better place. Peace and strength,
NeNe
April 9, 2020 at 8:09 am
Vernon Jones as I look at the picture it says a 1001 things to me and the one that stands out the most is the love you have for four mom I’m truly sorry for your loss and I know you have so many memories hold on to them my Condolences goes out to you and test of your family God bless you all during this difficult time RIP Ms.Jones
Sharon
April 9, 2020 at 8:29 am
Praying that God give you and your family strength. It was a blessing to have your Mom live for 90years. She was able to see you do great things. May God bless you all.
Lisa McCurry
April 9, 2020 at 9:20 am
My condolences to you and your family. God Bless you.
Juanita lake
April 9, 2020 at 9:47 am
Sending condolences to your family
Reynaldo Franklin
April 9, 2020 at 11:31 am
God gave her ANGEL wings! Its a blessings!
Alice. Daniels
April 9, 2020 at 1:45 pm
Prayers and condolences to the families. May you continue to hold on to those sweet memories. And all ways remember that Absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. She is resting now in her Heavenly home with her Heavenly Father.
Margaret Fisher
April 9, 2020 at 3:05 pm
Sorry for your lost.Praying for your family.
Vickie Thornhill
April 9, 2020 at 3:26 pm
My deepest sympathy. My God cover and keep you in peace along with your family. My prayers with you and the family.
Vickie
DeKalb County Family
Michelle Gaither
April 9, 2020 at 4:54 pm
my condolences to the wonderful Jones family with love and inspiration and peace on earth
Sharonda Poe
April 9, 2020 at 5:20 pm
Sending my condolences to my cousin and family members rest in heaven Aunt Dunkin
Tomi Dixon
April 9, 2020 at 7:52 pm
Deepest condolences to you & your family, Vernon. You were so good to your Ma. We will miss seeing the videos you posted of your adventures you had with her. God bless her soul. Sending you hugs, love, and peace, Vernon.
rosemary phillips
April 9, 2020 at 7:56 pm
my sincere condolences to you and your family , may GOD continue to comfort and bless you all , cherish the memories of your mom they will get you through your grief.
Angie Wead
April 9, 2020 at 8:51 pm
At a time like this friends want to let the family know we are praying for you and sending warmest thoughts and deepest sympathy. Sincerely Angie Wead
Angie Wead
April 10, 2020 at 5:32 am
Praying and knowing all is well. Sending Blessings.
Cathrene Howard
April 9, 2020 at 8:57 pm
God is with you and the family. Be blessed continuously.
Vanessa Settles
April 9, 2020 at 9:04 pm
My deepest condolences Vernon. You are an awesome son.
Lela Lambe
April 9, 2020 at 9:45 pm
Condolences to the Family. May God Comfort You During This Time Of Bereavement. Praying in Georgia
Harvey
April 9, 2020 at 9:46 pm
I will sadly miss “Ma.” She will forever be in my heart and thoughts. I lived to watch the way she and our Georgia Representative related towards the other. So uplifting and encouraging to watch a young man love up on his mother. Simply genuine his love for Ms. Jones. Rest in heaven, dear heart ♥️ Your family and friends are in my prayers .
Yoletta Cunningham
April 10, 2020 at 1:37 am
God blessed you and your family!God bless you and your family.
Gail Wilson
April 10, 2020 at 1:44 am
Prayers and condolences.
Jolene Stallworth
April 10, 2020 at 2:41 am
May God be with you and the family. I miss my parents so bad. I know what you and the family is going through.
Dianne Brown
April 10, 2020 at 6:28 am
Sorry for your loss you have my condolences praying for you and your family. Dianne Brown
Shani
April 10, 2020 at 6:31 am
My sincere condolences. I see the love
Dianne Brown
April 10, 2020 at 6:31 am
Sorry for your loss you have my condolences praying for you and your family Dianne Brown
Jessyca Kates
April 10, 2020 at 6:46 am
So sorry to hear of you loss. Praying for your family. May God be with you.
Reggie Dunbar II
April 10, 2020 at 7:00 am
Vernon Ma was a real nurturing North Carolinian as we were raised in the 50’s and 60’s.
Our parents and other relative and none relatives were community.
We were blessed to have grown and experienced such a beautiful life.
Our past has made us whom we are today
All praises to our past, building our present and growing our future.
Dr. Wilma Toney- Drayton
April 10, 2020 at 7:36 am
Mr. Jones,
I’m very sorry to hear the sad news. I know how much you cared for & loved both of your parents. A mother’s love is very special I know that she will truly be missed by you and your family. May you soon find comfort & peace knowing that she is in God’s hand now. Dearly your friend
Dr. Wilma Toney-Drayton
Ms. P. F.,Trott
April 10, 2020 at 8:11 am
May God BLESS You & Your Family. May God embrace & Keep EACH of you in Love, Strength & Power! Another Solider Going Home! Our Condolences
Shirley GRADY
April 10, 2020 at 8:27 am
Condolences to you VERNON and the family we have known each other over 20 yrs now it hurts but take your time as you move through this.l will tell my family we will keep you all in prayer. Shirley GRADY
Betty Rice
April 10, 2020 at 8:48 am
My Condolences to Vernon and his family. Praying for strength and Peace. There’s nothing like a mom
R I P Mrs Jones
charles ponder
April 10, 2020 at 8:56 am
Keeping you and your family in prayer
Susie Roberts
April 10, 2020 at 9:07 am
My condolences in the passing of your mom. May you continue to find peace in reflecting on the fond life time memories of your mom. Praying for your strength in the Lord.
John Spillers
April 10, 2020 at 9:25 am
Vernon my friend, you and your family have my sympathy and prayers. She lived a blessed life.
Antoinette Tucker
April 10, 2020 at 9:25 am
My Condolences homeboy and family.
You all will continue to be in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Antoinette Tucker
Jackie Henderson
April 10, 2020 at 9:47 am
Peace and blessings to you and your family
Helen M Whitehead
April 10, 2020 at 11:00 am
My condolences to you and your family may she Rest in Heaven. God have another Angel with wings.
Connie Blackwell
April 10, 2020 at 11:06 am
In Loving Memory of your Mother If Roses grow in Heaven
Please pick a punch for me
Place them in Mother’s arms
And tell her they’re from me.
Tell her that I love and miss her
And when she turns to smile
Place a kiss upon her cheek
And hold her for a while.
Because remembering her is easy
I do it every day
But there is an ache within my heart
That will never go away.
Sean
April 10, 2020 at 11:21 am
My condolences
Ethel Johnson
April 10, 2020 at 11:38 am
My prayers are with Vernon Jones and his family.
Eric KEITH BOSTON
April 11, 2020 at 11:42 am
I SEND MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO HIM AND HIS FAMILY YOU’LL IN MY PRAYERS
Cyndie Fenn
April 10, 2020 at 1:48 pm
Prayers to you and your family, keep those memories close
Charlene Montfort
April 10, 2020 at 2:35 pm
My condolences to you and your family Mr. Jones.
Cathy
April 10, 2020 at 2:53 pm
Condolences to the families
Jeanette Thomas
April 10, 2020 at 3:00 pm
My deepest Sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your mother . God Blessed her with 90 beautiful years now she has gone to rest, praying for strength and comfort at this difficult time
Marcy Lippett
April 10, 2020 at 3:07 pm
For you and your family during this most difficult time! Pray GOD’S STRENGTH AND MERCY surround you all!
Helen Fields
April 10, 2020 at 3:32 pm
My deepest condolences to Representative Jones &Family!
Ann Richardson
April 10, 2020 at 4:05 pm
My Condolences to the Jones Family
Queen Casey
April 10, 2020 at 4:28 pm
Cousin, so sorry to hear of Aunt Dunks passing. Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during your time oof sorrow. We will truly miss her, because we truly loved her.
Carolyn Heard
April 10, 2020 at 5:36 pm
Sorry for your loss. Praying for the family. Just know that earth has no sorrows that heaven can not heal.
Sylvia Davis
April 10, 2020 at 5:58 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Jones and his family at a time such as this. Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted. Thank God for precious memories.
Shirley Newman
April 10, 2020 at 6:38 pm
I do understand your pain, lost our mother last year she’s was also 90 years old for Decatur, I’m praying for strength for you and your family. Trust God my brother.
Richard & Lucy
April 10, 2020 at 6:42 pm
It is with much gratitude to extend
our condolences from our family to yours
It’s never easy saying good-bye to our
loved ones The pain may seem to be
inevitable, but the memories will always remain with you Please know we are here
for you always
Diane Newton
April 10, 2020 at 6:48 pm
Sorry for your Loss,My Condolences to You and your Family may she R.I.H prayers going up for y’all in the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ Amen.
Jeniece Linder
April 10, 2020 at 9:00 pm
Sorry for your loss. My mother Florence (Flo) Lawson
passed away last October soi know how you and your family is feeling right now.
Betty Banks
April 10, 2020 at 9:21 pm
I pray you and family be comfort with God’s love at this time.
Janet Jones
April 10, 2020 at 10:24 pm
The picture shows so much love you had for your mother. I will be praying for you and your family at this time of loss. May God bless you richly
Lisa
April 11, 2020 at 12:00 am
May God bless you and lift ur family in love and blessings as u celebrate ur mom’s homegoing to glory. Be blessed always
Janie Reid
April 11, 2020 at 12:07 am
Our heartfelt condolences.
Veronica Pullen
April 11, 2020 at 12:25 am
Praying for you and your family
Renee Ponder
April 11, 2020 at 12:54 am
Sorry for your loss keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Linda Robinson Edna's daughter
April 11, 2020 at 2:06 am
My Condolences to your Family
Ana
April 11, 2020 at 4:51 am
Sorry for your loss. She was beautiful. She is a beautiful Angel
Samuel L Willis, III
April 11, 2020 at 6:28 am
My thoughts and prayers are with you guys during this time. God bless.
LeVal Lewis
April 11, 2020 at 6:47 am
My condolences
Lillian Johnson
April 11, 2020 at 7:38 am
So sorry prayers for you and family our condolences May God continue to bless you.
Sarah Johnson
April 11, 2020 at 8:35 am
Condolences to the family and friends. So sorry for your lost. I remember coming to Gibson to Mr. Willie J. Moore’s house with my dad Roy Johnson and stopping by your mom’s to say hello. Such an amazing mom and high spirited lady. Sending prayers of healing, comfort and peace to you and your family. May God continue to bless you all.
Cathynia Dixon
April 11, 2020 at 9:58 am
Mr. Jones you and your family have my deepest condolences
Frederick Smith
April 11, 2020 at 10:26 am
Our hearts go out to the famILY.
Janet Dpry
April 11, 2020 at 10:56 am
My condolences to Vernon and family.
Ruby C
April 11, 2020 at 1:39 pm
Praying for you! I’m so glad that your heart is filled with Joy. Because the Joy of the Lord is your strength. Peace Be Unto you and your family!
EDNA T FAIRLEY
April 11, 2020 at 1:42 pm
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOU ALL
Linda Crawford
April 11, 2020 at 2:25 pm
My sister Kim and I were riding the Nursing Home Elevator with you one day in January as we were all going to visit our mothers. We had a conversation about both moms being in their 90’s and what a blessing this was. We send our deepest Condolences to you and your family. Keeping you in prayer.
Shirley Hendley
April 11, 2020 at 5:07 pm
Sending condolences and prayers to the family.
Eric Davis
April 11, 2020 at 5:11 pm
To my friend and Brother. We go way back. Praying 4u and your family.
Cousin Alice
April 11, 2020 at 5:24 pm
My cousin you know I care and wish I could be there with the family. I’m hugging you all in spirit. I’m glad I got to see her one more time. Prayers for all of you.
Janice Nash
April 11, 2020 at 8:09 pm
So sorry for your loss, God is so good!!!!
Erika Bears
April 12, 2020 at 8:47 am
Prayers to you and the family.I remember days when I was a young child she would come to my house and pick me up. She was a very sweet ladies. Rest in high
Joe McNeill
April 12, 2020 at 4:57 pm
Ms.Ducky was a intrical part of the community. Back in the day everyone who lived in the community was unique in their own right. And Ms.Ducky was no exception she possessed a wicked sense of humor that was extremely funny and equally seriously biting at the same time. My wholehearted sympathy is extended to the family on your loss. May God’s grace and mercy wrap you in his bosom of loved
Cynthia
April 12, 2020 at 5:17 pm
Our prayers are with you
Beatrice Soles
April 12, 2020 at 11:07 pm
My prayers for you and the family during this difficult times. Ninety years she lived a blessed life. I’m sure she was a strong and very loving mother of character and principles. A woman that said what she meant; and meant what she said.
Cherish her memories; always keep joy in your hearts!
Constance ATIVIE
April 13, 2020 at 1:25 am
Condolences to you and your family ♥️
Alonza Motley Sr.
April 13, 2020 at 10:51 am
The Family, GOD is still in control.stay strong because he make no mistakes.he gave you Joy all of your life, now she is tired, mother is resting! Be Blessed
Henry Monroe
April 13, 2020 at 8:47 pm
My deepest condolences, Vernon for you and your Family… Praying for strength!!!
Jacqueline Coger
April 14, 2020 at 9:08 am
My condolences to you and your family. My prayers are with you.