Obituary of Barbara Neville Jones

Chapel Hill, NC - Barbara Neville Jones, age 95, died Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at the Cedars of Chapel Hill. Mrs. Jones was born April 12, 1921 in Chapel Hill, NC; in the home she grew up in on Mallette St.; to the late Andrew and Alma Dean Neville. She married her true love, John Daniel Jones, Jr. in June 1924 and they remained together until his death in August, 2012. Barbara graduated from Chapel Hill High School and the University of North Carolina Greensboro; which was then called the Women's College; where she earned a bachelor's degree in English and French. She was a member of the Oakview Garden Club for decades and served three terms as President. Mrs. Jones was well known for dried flower arrangements and sold them at the Carrboro Farmer's Market in the 1980's and 1990's. She is survived by her son, John D. Jones, III and wife Diane B. Jones of Chapel Hill, her grandson John D. Jones, IV and wife Megan S. Jones of Chapel Hill, and a niece Joann Jones of Chapel Hill. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Walker Funeral Home of Chapel Hill with visitation from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm, prior to the service. Walker's Funeral Home of Chapel Hill is honored to be serving the Jones family. Online condolences may be offered at www.walkersfuneralservice.com.