Born in Atlanta, GA, Connie grew up in Columbia, SC, and Charlotte, NC. After graduating South Mecklenburg High School, Connie attended then-W.C. (now UNC-Greensboro) for a year-long program in Business and Secretarial Services. After spending four years as an Air Force wife during the Vietnam War, Connie moved back to Charlotte (and to civilian life) with her husband and two children.
After being a stay-at-home Mom for many years, Connie returned to the workforce in Administrative and Office Management capacities in a number of industries before spending the most time in Corporate Real Estate. Due to declining health, she lived in Pittsburgh, PA for approximately one year, until moving briefly back to Charlotte in Spring of 2020.
Connie’s hobbies included reading, sewing, puzzles, and knitting. She also enjoyed socializing with her family, fellow church-goers, and friends in her much-beloved Starmount neighborhood. Her love of the North Carolina mountains led her to visit frequently with her late husband. She loved to laugh, and had a great sense of humor.
Mrs. Jones is survived by her daughter, Debra Jones, of Charlotte, NC; son, Michael Jones and daughter-in-law Emi Jones of Pittsburgh, PA; and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Jones, of Charlotte.
A private family service was held on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at McEwen Funeral Home in Pineville, NC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice & Palliative Care, Charlotte Region, Charlotte, NC.
Online condolences may be shared at www.mcewenpinevillechapel.com
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