Legene H. Jones Obituary

The funeral of Mrs. LeGene Hall Jones, 93,of 1810 Pineneedle Lane, Albany, GA, will be conducted at 11 AM Saturday, March 3, 2007, graveside at Crown Hill Cemetery. Dr. Ron Baxley will officiate.Born in Worth County, Ga. on November 28, 1913, to Pearl Leola Pinson and Fermer Eugene Hall, LeGene moved with her family to Albany when she was two years old, and remained here for the rest of her life. In 1931, LeGene married Jeff Jones, who preceded her in death. LeGene and Jeff opened their first store, Jeff's Grocery, in 1943. From that time until his death in 1976, LeGene and Jeff owned and operated Jeff's Supermarket, Jeff s Delicatessen, Jeff's Food Store, and Jeff s Restaurant.LeGene graduated from Albany High School in 1930. In her senior year, she was co-captain of the girl's basketball team that won the State Championship. After graduating, she attended Freeman Business College and worked at Kress' Store in downtown Albany. She was a lifetime member of the First United Methodist Church in Albany, Ga.After her retirement in 1975, she enjoyed activities and trips with the Young at Heart group and Keen-Agers. She also enjoyed china-painting and crocheting afghans for her family members. She was one of the first Pink Ladies at Palmyra Hospital, helping to set up the Gift Shop, and earning an award for 1000 volunteer hours. In the last ten years of her life, she played bridge as often as possible.Survivors include three daughters: Patty Kavookjian of Auburn, Al., Sybil Belcher (Hugh) of Lee County, Ga., and Jeannette Holloway of Lee County, Ga. Six grandchildren: Steve Kavookjian (Beverly), Auburn, Al., Jan Kavookjian, Auburn, Al., Leo "San" Arnold (Maria), Cocoa, Fl., Michael Arnold (Traci), Sandy, Utah, Brandi Holloway Fink (Jared), Woodbridge, Va., Jeff Holloway (Sarah), Charleston, S.C. Two step-grandchildren: Leslie Belcher (Meredyth), Baxley, Ga., Sissy Belcher Brown, Statesboro, Ga. Other survivors include 17 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren, one sister, Delta Hall Taylor, Pikeville, Tenn.; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Jack Hall, Albany, Ga.; also, special friends and caretakers, Pat Womack and Doris Mathis. Those desiring may make donations to Vista-Care Hospice, 1713 Dawson Road, Albany, Georgia, 31707, or a charity of their choice.The family will receive friends at Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors Friday, March 2, 2007 6 PM to 8 PM and the family will be at the residence, 1810 Pineneedle Lane, Albany. You may sign the online register and share your own thoughts and memories with the family of Mrs. Jones by visiting Kimbrell-Stern's website at www.kimbrellstern.com.

Legene H. Jones Obituary

November 28, 1913 - February 27, 2007