Diamond Breeshaun Jones

Diamond Breeshaun Jones was born March 13,1996. Her parents are Kimberly Smith and Gary Jones. Everything about Diamond was predestined to be something different and special. Diamond entered this world against the natural timing of her scheduled birth. It was as if she couldn’t wait to come.

Diamond attended N.Crowley in Junior High School and later attended Crowley High School. Diamond was a member of Avid for high performing students in preparation for college. Diamond also joined the debate team where she found her true calling. She quickly understood how to leverage the art of debating as a legitimate way to argue with her teachers. Diamond also developed an interest and passion for acting in plays. The “theatrical” experience of being center stage and performing intrigued Diamond. She decided early that she wanted to become an attorney where she could combine both skills of performing and debating in a way to “do good”.

Diamond was a confident lady and she held herself in high esteem. She was introduced to fashion and design at an early age. She perhaps was more familiar with luxury branding than many of us here today. Diamond was in essence a true “Fashionista”. She carried herself well, displaying her fashionable nails, luxury handbags, designer shoes, clothes, and jewelry. Diamond had everything that most women dream of. When you saw Diamond, you couldn’t help but to look from head to toe to see what she was wearing. To accompany her love of fine clothing was Diamond’s love for fine dining. She dined at many of the best restaurants sharing her new experiences with family and friends. Diamond didn’t stop with designer clothing and dining; she had a love for cars and changed vehicles every other year. Diamond’s favorite color was pink which adorned many of her clothing and decorations. The constant rotation of these things excited Diamond and she wore everything with pride. She was authentically and unapologetically “Diamond”.

Diamond lived her life fighting against the odds. At an early age, she was diagnosed with an illness. We know that illnesses can come at any age, but often it isn’t as expected so young. Diamond was courageous in how she faced it and how she chose to live her life to its fullness despite being sick. She used her debate skills to engage with doctors, often getting them to help support in the manner she desired to live. While Diamond aspired to become an attorney, she realized the physical attendance and full participation was more demanding than realistically possible. Diamond continued her education through local colleges taking advantage of online classes. Where there was a will, she would find a way.

Diamond was accustomed to the finer things in life, but she also realized that working was necessary to do the things she desired and to buy things she wanted. Many people who are faced with medical issues often “give up” but “giving up” was simply not in her DNA. She saw working at General Motors as an opportunity to become a leader, much like her mother. Diamond learned the importance of saving money by investing in a 401K. She was known to educate and influence others on the value of saving money through many investment tools.

Diamond had many highs and lows as she became more ill. She certainly deserved the right to complain, but she didn’t. You would often see her smiling from her hospital room or while home in bed. She would say “it’s going to be alright”. Diamond was admirably courageous. It is uncommon to see such a young person facing adversity “head on”. She received her strength from her faith and her mom who stood by her and for her, throughout her illness. Her mother proudly spoiled her showering her with wonderful gifts. She often cooked her favorite dishes because she knew Diamond preferred her home cooking. She never left her side when she was ill, lonely, or just wanted “Mommie”. When you saw Diamond, you saw Kim.

Diamond leaves to cherish her memory, her mom, Kimberly Smith, her dad, Gary Jones, siblings, Cody Stephenson, Taylor, Gary Jr, and Leslie and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, family and friends. She is preceded in death by grandparents, Florence Lovett, Lawrence Lovett, Gwendolyn Jones (Mimi), Melvin Jack Jones; aunts Dian Cloird, Evelyn Toliver, Angela Jones and uncle, Melvin Charles Jones.