Lorna Selfatora Jones

A Life of Love, Joy, Kindness and Dedication

On the morning of Saturday, September 6, 2025, LORNA JONES, transitioned to eternal peace with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She departed this life peacefully at home among family and friends. Her warmth, compassion, and unwavering spirit touched the lives of all who knew her, leaving a legacy of love and cherished memories.

Lorna Selfatora Jones was born on December 4, 1943, in Golden Grove, St. Thomas on the beautiful island of Jamaica. She was the eldest of 4 daughters born to Doris (nee Miller) and Peter Jones. She developed a deep appreciation of family and community, having lost her dad early in life and being separated from her mother and siblings for brief periods. Lorna attended the Golden Grove schools and later trained as a machine operator and tailor.

Lorna worked hard to accomplish her goals and was a loving mother to her children Leroy, Jacqueline, Calbert, Donovan and Mark. Her family was the center of her world and she took great pride in nurturing and supporting them as best as she could. Her determination to support her family led to her exploring her entrepreneurial skills and she operated a minibus service in Kingston, Jamaica. She also worked for several years in Venezuela and later migrated to the United States.

Lorna attended Pentecostal Tabernacle in Kingston, Jamaica where she was baptized in Jesus’ name and filled with the Holy Ghost. After migrating to the United States, she attended Pentecostal Tabernacle Apostolic Church in Hartford, Connecticut. In her later years she attended Gospel Assembly Church in Lithonia, Georgia. Wherever she was, she was always ready to lend a helping hand, volunteer her time, or offer words of encouragement.

Lorna’s passions included her love for flowers, and she could often be heard telling her friends and loved ones to give her all her roses while she was still alive. She enjoyed sewing, gardening and cooking. Friends and family enjoyed her pleasant, welcoming personality and always looked forward to being guests in her home to enjoy her tasty meals.

She is survived by daughter, Jacqueline Clarke; sons, Leroy Hamilton (Coleen), Donovan Morris (Marlene) and Mark Morris; grandchildren, Trudy Newman, Anne-Cherie Wilson (George), Lee-Martin Clarke, Donna-Lee Morris, Leigh-Ann Morris, Jetaime Morris (Islam), Adrian Morris, Corey Morris, Jody Hamilton, Dwayne Hamilton, Kasim Hamilton, Keisha Hamilton, Shamiel Hamilton, Lisa-Gay Hamilton, Tyral Hamilton, Tammaine Hamilton; 14 great grandchildren; sisters Mabel Jones and Rhona (Jean) Smallwood; nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends, and extended family members who will miss her dearly. Lorna was preceded in death by son, Calbert Newman and sister, Sheila (Dorothy) Jones, whose memories she always held close to her heart.

Celebration of Life

The Homegoing Celebration service will be held on Saturday, October 4 at Haisten Funeral Home Chapel, 1745 Zack Hinton Parkway, McDonough, GA 30253, followed by interment at Eastlawn Memorial Park, 640 McGarity Rd, McDonough, GA 30252

Lorna will always be remembered for her engaging smile, warmth, kindness, compassionate heart, selfless spirit, and the love she shared with all who knew her. Her legacy will live on in the lives she touched, and she will be deeply missed by all.

May her soul rest in eternal peace.