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Mary "Joanne" Joanne Jones
JULY 26, 1947 – SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Mary “Joanne” Jones, 74, lifetime resident of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.
Joanne was born on July 26, 1947 to the late Charles and Ina Jones.
Ms. Jones graduated from Grady High School in 1965 with honors and was a proud member of the National Honor Society. In 1969, she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from Georgia State University, also with high academic honors. Joanne had a notable and successful career in information systems at SunTrust Bank and BellSouth, where she worked for more than three decades.
Joanne was highly active in her church and in various philanthropic projects throughout her community. She was a member of the Golden Group board of directors at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation in Atlanta, where she also enjoyed singing in the church choir. Joanne volunteered at the Atlanta Greek Festival as many years as she could and was a lifetime member of the Daughters of Penelope, where she held several offices, including president. She was known as a very generous woman who donated to numerous organizations regularly.
Her family will remember her as an avid reader, a math whiz, a doer of crossword puzzles and an aunt whose nieces and nephews loved spending time with.
Joanne Jones is survived by her brother, Dr. Nicholas Jones (Beverly) of Atlanta; sisters, Betty Forlidas of Charlotte, NC, and Anne Pappadakis (Anthony) of Dunwoody, GA, as well as several nieces and nephews.
The family of Ms. Jones will receive guests from 12:30 – 1:00 PM in the narthex of the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation on Saturday, September 11, 2021 with the funeral service to follow. A graveside service will take place at Greenwood Cemetery (1173 Cascade Circle SW, Atlanta, GA 30311) following the church service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made on behalf of Joanne Jones to the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation (2500 Clairmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329) or to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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Harriet Roth (Moultrie)
So very sorry to hear about Joanne Jones. We were such good friends in high school and, unfortunately, lost contact afterwards. I remember her fondly and will try to bring more clairity to those thoughts in the days ahead. It has been a long time. I wish her family much comfort in their remembrances.
Ann Irwin (Williams)
"Jonesie" was a good friend.........smart,interested, concerned about things......... and loved a good laugh! Several years after we graduated I wound-up being in a meeting with her at the bank. We were both so surprised to realize that we wound-up working together at Trust Company Bank (SunTrust). Again, she proved herself to be smart and a very valuable asset at the bank. I am so very sorry to learn of her passing.
Rachelle Galanti (Parker)
I remember Joanne with fondness and we were in several classes together over our high school years. I think we were both in Ms. Lynch's algebra class in 8th grade (altho I am not certain of this, as memory fades). At any rate, I didn't know her well but feel very sad that she has passed.
Ivan Freedman
Joanne and I worked at BellSouth at the same time, so we ran into each other often. She always had a good word and made time to chat. I don’t think I ever saw her when wasn’t smiling. My sincerest condolences to her friends and family.
Alvin Townley Jr
Joanne was part of Jean Holt's 4th Grade Class at Morningside. Prior to the Grady Class of 1965's 50th Reuntion, I met with Joanne at Evans Fine Foods in Decatur a couple of times to visit about Mrs Holts Class and memories of our 4th Grade Field Trip to a Cattle Auction just outside of Covington, GA. The trip also included an opportunity to actually pick cotton in a field. She made reservations for the 50th Reunion and was going to be there with Carla Sobelson, but Carla became ill and Joanne did not want to come by herself. We met again after the Reunion at Evans and I showed her photos of Jean Holt and our 4th Grade Class Photo that we made at the Reunion. We were both remembering the striped tee shirts that most of the boys wore in the 1950's and Dave Libman had worn one for the re-take at the 50th. She got a big laugh out of that and it is a good memory for me to add to the M'side and Grady memories.
John Paris (Morningside Elem)
Joanne was a sweetheart from day one. We were classmates at Morningside and in Sunday School. She was always kind and enthisiastic. Even though it has been many years, I willl always remember her warm smile and friendship and her wonderful family.
Johnny Paris