Mrs. Johnnie Ann Jones

JONES, Mrs. Johnnie Ann - Age 89, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022, at Advanced Care Adult Hospice Care Home LLC in Clarkston, MI. Family hour 1:00 PM Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 2101 Lippincott Blvd., with funeral service commencing at 1:30 PM. Pastor Lynn Jackson, Host Pastor. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the Church 1:00PM Saturday. Mrs. Jones will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd. Public viewing will be held only during the family hour. Mrs. Johnnie Ann Bullard Jones was born on March 28, 1933 in Elba, Alabama, the daughter of John L Bullard and Annie Pearl Bullard. Johnnie was the oldest of four daughters. She made her peaceful transition from this life on Friday, October 7, 2022. Johnnie’s educational accomplishments include being a graduate of the Coffee County Training Public High School; graduated from Alabama State University with a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Music and Education; attended Columbia University in New York, NY; received Counseling Certification from Eastern Michigan University; and studied Education Administration/Supervision at University of Michigan through their Doctoral Program. Mrs. Jones had a prosperous professional career for thirty-four years in the area of public education. She served as a high school, elementary school and adult education teacher; guidance counselor; vocal and instrumental music director; community education director; and was selected as “Teacher of Year.” Mrs. Jones’ first teaching position was at Coppinville High School in Enterprise, Alabama. The majority of her teaching/education tenure was enjoyed in the Flint Public Schools and Muskegon Public Schools where she retired in 1989. After her retirement she volunteered in after school academic programs, with the local YWCA, the Grand Blanc Garden Club, Crim Festival of Races and activities from a various list of her city’s organizations. Mrs. Jones was a member of Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church (Flint, MI) where she was active with the Chancel Choir, The Missionary Society, Lay Organization, Women’s Day Committee, and Summer Vacation Bible School. Her previous church affiliations include John Wesley A.M.E Church (Muskegon, MI) where she was a church organist and Elba Zion Baptist Church (Elba, AL). She was also a member of The Michigan Education Association-Retired and The National Education Association-Retired. She was active with the Urban League, the NAACP, and other national and local organizations. She is a proud member of The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., Delta Gamma Chapter (Flint, MI). Also, a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Zeta Beta Omega Chapter - Golden Soror (Flint, MI). Previous Chapters include Nu Phi Omega Chapter, (Muskegon, MI) and Beta Pi, Alabama State University (Montgomery, AL). Mrs. Jones had many interests and hobbies including the arts, music, reading, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. Her favorite saying was “Anyone can make a difference - even if just a small one, if the mind can conceive it and the heart believes it, one can succeed.” Johnnie Ann Bullard Jones leaves to cherish her memory: daughter, Lisa Jones of Grand Blanc, MI; sisters, Willa Dean Clark and Pamela Harris (Thomas Harris) of Oak Park, MI; brother-in-law, Robert Payne of Lithonia, GA; sister-in-law, Glennie F. Jones of Tampa, FL; a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, family members, and friends; special bonus daughters, Edna Neely, Regina Neely Martin, Marshelia Neely Williams, Joyce Campbell, Kela Timmons, Johnnetta Ricks, Donna Ricks, Loudean Ricks, Kendra Robinson, Monique Merritt, Ruqaiyah Rogers, and Tawona Ricks. Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Tommy L. Jones; parents, John L Bullard and Annie Pearl Bullard; sister, Allie Mae Payne; sister-in-law, Vastie (Jones) Stallworth; nephews, Anthony Ray Stallworth and Tommy Lee Trice Jr. The family would like to express special thanks to Rev. Lynn Jackson, Rev. Andra Tyiska-Johnson, Director Ann Coleman and the members of Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church. Special thank you to Advanced Care LLC, Adult Residential Facility, Tom, Heather, Rachel, Sandy, Roxanne, and everyone on the Care Team. Special thank you to all of the doctors, nurses, staff, care assistants and social workers of Hospice of Michigan, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Zeta Beta Chapter and the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc, Delta Gamma Chapter.

Mrs. Johnnie Ann Jones

March 28, 1933 - October 7, 2022