Mrs. Norris Lee Jones' Obituary
On September 29, 2025 Our Father called Mrs. Norris Lee Jones home. Norris was born May 19, 1930, the oldest child of the late Rufus and Nellie Mazeke. She attended and
graduated from Risley High School, Brunswick, GA and Spellman College, Atlanta, GA.
In December 1952 she married Elias Jones. To this happy union were born three children; Myron, Myra and Michael.
She loved traveling from place to place because they were an Air Force family. They moved to Tacoma in 1965. Joined Bethlehem early in 1966. She served on the Deaconess board since 1967 - sometimes as chairperson and worked in the Women’s Ministry. She loved to teach Sunday School. She loved the Lord and enjoyed Bible Study.
She leaves to mourn, 2 sons, Myron (Ruth) Jones, Michael (Janine) Jones; 1 daughter Myra (Ronnie) Trotter; 9 grandchildren, Tarik (Donchele)Jones, Derik (Johnisha) Jones, Adryan (Kelly) Jones, Brandon Jones, Matthew Trotter, Justin Jones, Marcus Trotter, Malik Trotter and Meghen Jones. 7 great grandchildren, Isabella, Zyaira, Devon, Dynasty, MaryJayne, Tarik Jr., Jaxson and Desiree Jones. A host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
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