Obituary of Gertrude Jones

Camden, NC Gertrude Jordan Jones, age 88, of 136 Palmer Road, Camden, NC, died Wednesday, February 18, 2004 in Sentara Barco Nursing Home. She was born in Camden, NC, and was the daughter of the late William Parson Jordan and Sophia Berry Jordan, and was the widow of William Burwell Jones. Mrs. Jones was a retired sales clerk for McClean and McCroy Department Store, and was a former member of Shiloh Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for several years. She is survived by one son, William Howard Jones and his wife, Brenda of Camden, NC; one sister, Jean J. Forbes of Shawboro, NC; three brothers, Alton Jordan of Burlington, NC, Dewey Jordan of Mobile, AL, and George Jordan of Shiloh, NC; one granddaughter, Renee Jones Crider and her husband, Travis of Camden, NC; one great grandchild, Blair Crider; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Myrtle J. Copeland, and two brothers, Monford Jordan and Elwood Jordan. A funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, February 21, 2004, at 2:00 PM in Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Dave Combs officiating. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery. The family will be at the residence of her granddaughter, Renee and Travis Crider, 245 Perkins Road, Camden, NC. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. To sign the online register visit www.twifordfh.com.