Florine E Jones

OBITUARY Florine Jones was born Florine E. Robinson to the late Walter Robinson and Virginia Contee on May 20, 1926 in Washington, DC. On April 15, 2011, God called his loyal and faithful servant home. Florine was educated in the District of Columbia Public School system. She attended Mott Elementary, Shaw Junior High and Armstrong High School. Later in life she decided to continue her education and enrolled in a weekend program at Howard University where she earned her associate’s degree. During her younger years, Florine enjoyed going to movies along the U Street corridor in Northwest, Washington, DC. She also enjoyed attending concerts at the Howard Theatre, as we all know she loved to dance. Florine enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She especially enjoyed being in the company of her grand- and great-grandchildren. When she wasn’t spending time with her family, she enjoyed attending Broadway plays, taking trips to Atlantic City, playing bingo and attending church and senior summer camp retreats. In 1946 Florine united in Holy Matrimony to James L. Jones, Jr. and from that union five children were born. She was a dedicated servant of the Lord and in 1945 became a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church where she remained an active and faithful member until she was no longer able to attend. Florine’s early working career included jobs at C&P Telephone Company, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Friendship Clothing. She later became employed at the Pentagon and retired with over 25 years of service from the Smithsonian Institution’s Air and Space Museum. She also performed volunteer work at St. Mary’s Court Senior residence and enjoyed working the voting polls. Over the years, Florine received many awards and citations for her devoted work. Florine was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Jones, Jr. and daughter Cathy Jones. She leaves to celebrate her life one daughter Carolyn Lockard (Wilbur) of Greenbelt, MD, three sons David Tinsley (Diane) of Clinton, MD; James Jones (Julia) and Carlton Jones (Pamela) both of Fort Washington, MD. She also leaves to cherish her memory fifteen grandchildren, twenty-seven great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

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Florine E Jones

May 20, 1926 - April 15, 2011