Earline Verrett Jones, better known as “Maw Leen” “Earl” and “E”, age 84 passed away peacefully surrounded by her son and his wife at their home on Thursday, February 2, 2023. Earline was born on November 16, 1938, to the late Wilson “Pete” Verrett and Christine “Teen” Gaudet Verrett in Amelia, Louisiana.
Earline loved all animals and was the owner and breeder of Chihuahuas. She was a master of crocheting baby blankets, clothes, hats, booties, and purses. She also made beautiful doilies.
She loved working in her flower beds growing beautiful flowers. She was a strong woman with a big heart and a gentle soul. If you were friends with her then you know how special this woman was.
Earline is preceded in death by her husband James Madison Jones Jr, parents and her sister, Geneva Verrett Parker.
She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Jones Walker and her husband Rodney of Sulphur, LA; son, James W Jones and his wife Lori Derise Jones of Patterson, LA; 1 granddaughter, Jill Walker Armstrong of Sulphur, LA and 1 great grandchild, Cole James Walker of Sulphur, LA.
The family of Earline would like to give special thanks to Dr. Russell Henry, St. Joseph Hospice, and team of nurses for their care and compassion. Also special thanks to Lori who took excellent care of her.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the American Cancer Society.
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