Laila Ann Jones

Laila was one of eleven children born to parents James “Bud” Davis and Fannie Douglas Davis. She graduated from Waresboro High School then married Robert H. Jones and started a family. The family eventually settled on Blythe Island, Georgia. Once her children were older, she went to work as a Para Professional with the Glynn County School System. Laila was an active member of Blythe Island Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday school. She loved her Church family! Laila was an avid reader who loved to work in her flower garden. She was an excellent cook, and was known for her pecan pies and congo squares. Laila always put others first. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She has left behind a wonderful legacy and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Laila was preceded in death by eight siblings; Levo Steedley, Floyd Davis, Wilmer Davis, Gehu Davis, Evelyn Steverson, Carrie O’Berry, Johnny Davis and Judy Deen.

Laila is survived by five children; Robert D. Jones of Brunswick, James “Buddy” Jones (Nancy) of Brunswick, Melinda Almond (Mac) of Comer, GA, Richard A. Jones (Carola) of Waycross and Sheila Bryson (Dick) of Brunswick; five grandchildren, Jennifer Jones of Brunswick, Becky Jones (Donnie) of Brunswick, Jessica Tonge (Joseph) of Watkinsville, GA, Brett Jones (Ashley) of Elkton, FL and Kacey Quarterman (Chaz) of Brunswick; two brothers, Ronnie Davis of Waycross and Rev. Clayton Davis of Millwood, GA; seven great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Sunday, March 24, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Monday at 1:00 pm in the Chapel of Edo Miller and Sons with Reverend Clayton Davis and Lance Bazemore officiating. Burial will follow in Palmetto Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Seth Dale, Dan Davis, John Davis, Manning Davis, Doug Steverson and Webster Steverson.

Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be expressed at www.edomillerandsons.com

Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.