Peggy Jeanne Brown Jones

Peggy B. Jones, 83 years of age, of Clanton, Alabama, passed away suddenly December 10, 2014, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center. Mrs. Jones was born in Kinston, North Carolina, on October 20, 1931, the daughter of Isaac Earl and Drucilla Brown. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Jake Jones; two sisters Helen and Emily; two brothers Earl and Teddy. Surviving are her daughters, Mrs. Donna Wyatt, of Clanton, AL, Ms. Beverly Stone, of Deatsville, AL, Mrs. Rhonda Hardesty (Ray), of Clanton, AL, Mrs. Cheryl Watson (Dave), of Prattville, AL, Ms. Michelle Maddox (Jim McDowell), of Clanton, AL; son, Mr. Len Jones, of Clanton, AL; brothers, Mr. James L. Brown, of Pensacola, FL, Mr. Billy Brown, of Kinston, NC; seven grandchildren, Khristi Wyatt Shelton, Kevin Wyatt, Stephanie Stone, Tara Gaston, Tres Watson, Matt Maddox, Malia Robinson; and seven great grandchildren, Gavin Oliver, Miriam Gaston, Albert Gaston, Beatrice Gaston, Tasley, Watson, Braelyn Watson, and Chase Lowe. Mrs. Jones retired from the State of Alabama Finance Department as the first female purchasing agent. After retirement, she traveled extensively with the Chilton County Travel Club serving as an officer for several years. Later, she moved to the Gardens of Clanton where she was surrounded by many friends. Visitation for friends and family will take place Thursday, December 11, from 6:00-8:00 pm, at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel. On Friday, December 12, at 2:00 p.m. a memorial service will be held in the Chapel officiated by Rev. Tony Smitherman. Following the service, Mrs. Jones will be laid to rest at Chilton Memorial Gardens.