Sheila Dalton Jones

Ms. Sheila Edna Dalton Jones was born in Alameda County, Oakland, California on April 22, 1952, to the late Mrs. Ruth Duvall Elam and the late Mr. Cleo Randall. Military Veteran. Sheila was raised in Baltimore, Maryland by her loving adopted mother, the late Mrs. Martha Dalton Jones. She transitioned this life on Thursday, February 20, 2025, after lengthy illness. Active in high school clubs and activities, Sheila graduated from Carver Vocational-Technical High School in Baltimore in June of 1971.Mrs. Dalton Jones ensured that Sheila spent her childhood and youth as an active member of the First Apostolic Faith (formerly Institutional) Church under the auspices of the late Bishop Winfield A. Showell. It was there that she was saved and received the gift of the Holy Spirit of our Lord Jesus Christ. As a young lady Sheila met her husband, the late Mr. Richard Jones, Sr. She and Richard were active members of the New Creation Christian Church under the leadership of Dr. Aaron B. Claxton. From their union, Steven, Richard, Jr. and Derrick were born Sheila adored her three sons and was extremely proud to have raised a U.S. Marine, an Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician, and a Business Entrepreneur, respectively. She also dearly loved her five grandchildren and was excited to hear of their many achievements, milestones, and accolades. In addition to briefly being a stay-at-home mom while her sons were young, Sheila’s professional endeavors spanned several years with the United States Social Security Administration. Employed at various other companies, Sheila retired from service as a proud and accomplished Teacher’s Aide in the Baltimore County Public School System in 2016. Sheila served as both Worship Leader and Choir Director at Emanuel Church International under the leadership and tutelage of Pastor Linwood R. Taylor. She continued to grow in the grace of our Lord and sincerely appreciated the friendship, leadership, and tutelage from her Pastor. If you knew Sheila, you knew that she loved her jewelry and accessories. Her favorite colors were red and purple. Ever the diva, she loved to get dressed up and she always had a beautiful smile to match her attire. She was so funny and had a quick wit! With her around, family events and holiday dinners were sure to be filled with lots of laughter and she will be missed more than words can express. Forever in our hearts, she leaves to mourn: sons: Mr. Steven Jones, Dr. Richard Jones, Jr. and Mr. Derrick Jones; father in law: Mr. William Jones; two daughters-in-law: Mrs. Danielle Jones, Esquire and Ms. Sharon Jones; five precious grandchildren: Dominique, Monica, Antoine, Christian and Ethan Jones; two brothers: Mr. Charles Duvall, Jr. and Minister Michael Duvall, Sr. (her brother, Mr. Phillip Duvall, proceeded her in death), two sisters: Mrs. Annette Jenkins and Mrs. Joyce Holland (her sister, Mrs. Barbara Freeman, proceeded her in death); two brothers-in-law: Mr. Perry Jenkins and Mr. Kenneth Holland (two brothers in law, Mr. Stanley Jones and Mr. Phillip Jones, who proceeded her in death); five sisters-in-law: Mrs. Paula Duvall, Mrs. Christina Duvall, Ms. Harriet Jones, Ms. Carolyn Jones, and Mrs. Jaquelyn Duvall; seven nieces: Stephenie, Raynell, Carmen, Chante, and Janay (two nieces: Lykeisha and Wanda proceeded her in death) Katrice, and Robin; ten nephews: Anthony, Michael, Jr., Phillip, Jr., Charles, III, Tyrone, Jr., Timothy, Treymane, Phillip (Pint), Jr; Eric, and Tyrone; twenty-one great-nieces and nephews, thirteen great-great-nieces and nephews; Goddaughters Tami, Shannon, and Michelle; the Jones family, her dear friends: Mrs. Sandy Smith, Mrs. Bonita Thomas (cousin), and Mrs. Sheila Burke, and a host of church family and friends.

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Sheila Dalton Jones

April 22, 1952 - February 20, 2025