Obituary of Minnie Bell Jones

Minnie Bell Jones, 76, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones and went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 26, 2022.  She was preceded by her husband of 54 years, Scottie McArthur Jones; and parents, Joe and Edith Barlow.

Minnie is survived by her son, Jeff Jones and partner Georgette; daughter, Lisa Harris; granddaughter, Amber Harris; cousin, Emma Whitt; and grand-dogs, Hershey, Brodie, and Bella.

She loved to travel, garden, play tennis, and watch the birds in her flower garden. She loved her church where she was a devoted member. She looked forward to yearly family reunions. Her granddaughter Amber’s volleyball games brought her great joy.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8pm on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road. A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 1pm on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Ridgewood Baptist Church, 703 Hemlock Road, Roanoke, VA 24017 with Rev. Roy Kanode officiating. Interment will be at SW Virginia Veteran’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Ridgewood Baptist Church. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home.