Patterson- Mrs. Betty Jean Jones Griffis, age 63, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at her residence under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. She was co-owner of Griffis Auto Sales in Bristol for the past ten years; worked with Doctors Laboratory in Valdosta for 18 years and was a farmer most of her life. She was a member of Ephesus Church of God.
She was preceded in death by her parents: J.A. and Claudie Lee Jones; two brothers: H.L. and Jesse V. Jones both of Brunswick; one sister: Zina Margie Jones Phillips.
Surviving is her husband of 44 years Mr. David Lee Griffis of Patterson; one daughter: Tammy Jean Brown of Patterson; one grandson: James Michael Brown of Stockbridge; seven brothers: Roger Jones of Waycross, J.A. Jones Jr. of Battle Creek Michigan, Ivey Jones of Screven, Raymond D. Jones, James O. Jones and William D. Jones all of Brunswick, David H. Jones of Odum; three sisters: Marcia Jones Knowles of Odum, Emma Jones Gleckler and Vivian Jones McBride both of Jesup; several nieces and nephews and other family member also survive.
Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Jean Jones Griffis will be held Friday, June 20, 2008 at 2 p.m. from the James R. Gordon Memorial Chapel with Reverend David Hubbs, Reverend Eugene Evors and Reverend Calvin Lewis officiating.
Interment will follow in the Ephesus Church of God Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening beginning at 6 p.m at the funeral home.
Active pallbearers will be Larry Griffis, Ronnie Griffis, Dow Jones, Brian Jones, Morris Fuller and Larry Fuller.
Honorary pallbearers will be Hospice of South Georgia, family and friends and all in attendance.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of South Georgia, 117 Drennon Dr. Jesup Ga. 31545.
Family and friends may sign the on-line register book at www.howardjonesnobles.com.
Howard- Jones- Nobles Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.