Beatrice Jones
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Beatrice Jones

  • December 14, 1918 - April 12, 2010
  • Waterbury, Connecticut
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“Look to God for peace, to memories for comfort, to family and friends for understanding during this time of sorrow. May God surround you with His...Read More » ”
1 of 22 | Posted by: Linda Jones - Niece

“Dear Bishop & Mother Gatling & Family, In behalf of Bishop John R. & Mother Delores Kersey, We the Alpha Greater Diocese COGICI, The...Read More » ”
2 of 22 | Posted by: Bishop A.Michael Clark - Gallatin, TN

“To the family, may God strengthen you during your time of sorrow and bless you with fond memories of a life lived in faithfulness to God. ”
3 of 22 | Posted by: Eld. Antoine Smith and family - CT

“Dear Lady Gatling and Family: My deepest sympathy on the passing of MOTHER JONES. She was one of those great Christians who contended for the faith....Read More » ”
4 of 22 | Posted by: Colleen Walker - Hartford, CT

“Mother Gathing, I have you in my prayer. I'm not in Waterbury ,but if I was there I would be in your miss. God bless you and your in time of sorrow....Read More » ”
5 of 22 | Posted by: Mother Marion Saunders - NC

“First Lady Gatling,Bishop&Family God has called Mother to be with Him you know he never makes a mistake take comfort in knowing that there will...Read More » ”
6 of 22 | Posted by: Sr. Pastor Berthinia and Family

“To Missionary Dolores Gatling and Family. I am praying for you. I know the Lord will carry you through during this time. Mother Jones will be missed,...Read More » ”
7 of 22 | Posted by: Sabrina Crawford

“Raenette: May you and your family be comforted knowing that your your grandmother who was a lifelong warrior for the Lord has now been called to be w...Read More » ”
8 of 22 | Posted by: Vannessa Dorantes - Waterbury, CT

“To: Bishop & Mother Gatling, Mother Sparkman, and Sis Fiffe. We are praying for you that God will carry you through. Mother Jones was a firey...Read More » ”
9 of 22 | Posted by: Pastor Daniel Wade & Temple of Praise Church Family - CT

“May God continue to be with your family in your time of bereavement. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember God puts no more on us than we...Read More » ”
10 of 22 | Posted by: Alycia Saulsbury - Coelrain, NC

“It is with heavy hearts that we send our condolences. Rest in Peace Mother Jones. Love, Ron, Vi, Matt, & Carley Mae Bordner ”
11 of 22 | Posted by: The Ronald Bordner Family

“Bishop and Mother Gatling, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Elder L. G. Richardson, Pastor Macedonia COGIC, Int'l Someset, NJ ”
12 of 22 | Posted by: Missionary Brenda Richardson - NJ

“Mother Jones is an outstanding woman, she will be greatly missed but not forgotten, Our prayers are with the Family. Please know that mother is with...Read More » ”
13 of 22 | Posted by: Bro & Sis Holmes - Atlanta, GA

“To a beautuful and string woman who fought the good fight May your soul rest in peace with the Lord. ”
14 of 22 | Posted by: Shua Fyffe-Wally - Granddaughter

“Mother Jones was a real warrior. I know that she will be greatly missed. We are praying for you Missionary Gatling and your family as you grieve that...Read More » ”
15 of 22 | Posted by: Bishop Walter T. Harrison & Sis Pattie Harrison-Byrd - NJ

“Missionary Gatling and Family my prayers and thoughts are with you. Saint don't die, they sleep away and to be absent from the body is to be present...Read More » ”
16 of 22 | Posted by: Sis Kathryn Owens - New Brunswick, NJ

“TO THE FAMILY- DEACON JESSIE ELLIS SR AND MOTHER JOHNNIE MAE ELLIS AND CHILDREN, CARRIE, JESSIE JR, ANGIE, CRYSTAL, CLIFTON, ROBERT, AND ELDER ARTHUR...Read More » ”
17 of 22 | Posted by: CARRIE L. ELLIS - NEWPORT NEWS, VA

“Mother Jones would always sing "I'm running for my Life...I'm running for my life.....If anybody ask you whats the matter with me...you tell them I'm...Read More » ”
18 of 22 | Posted by: Madelyn "Ginger" Smith-Jefferson - NC

“May your fondest memories of Mother Jones keep you smiling even when you are crying inside. Live so you can see her again. God's strength is my...Read More » ”
19 of 22 | Posted by: Evangelist Rubia Pruden

“Her friendly nature what was the reason I joined the church, she was comforting and she understood what I had been through and we had a lot of laughs...Read More » ”
20 of 22 | Posted by: Janice - Waterford, CT - Friend

“My prayers go out to all the family. I know she's alright now. The most profound memory I have is how she praised God....she so loved the Lord. Also...Read More » ”
21 of 22 | Posted by: Heather wright - new london, CT

“The Howard K. Hill Funeral Staff would like to send our condolences to the family and friends. Please know that we are praying for your strength at...Read More » ”
22 of 22 | Posted by: Howard K. Hill - Funeral Home


Mother Beatrice L. Jones, 91 of 128 Cedar Lane, Waterbury went home to be with the Lord on April 12, 2010. Mother Jones was born in Williamston, North Carolina on December 14, 1918 to the late Robert Floyd and Leetta Williams. She is predeceased by her husband, the late Deacon Suvalu Jones. In 1956, Mother Beatrice Jones along with her husband and their 14 “head” of children, moved to Waterbury CT. Upon their arrival to CT, Mother Jones, recognizing the need for her family to be in church, joined Little Zion Church of God In Christ where Elder Abraham Thomas was the pastor. The family were faithful members of this church until Elder Thomas relocated his church to New Haven, CT. In 1963, Mother Jones met the Late Bishop Dr. Tony Clemon, pastor of the Mt. Olive Church of God In Christ. Mother Jones heeded the call of God and moved the family’s membership to Mt. Olive where she was a member until the time of her death. Mother Jones was employed by the Uniform Service of Waterbury for over 15 years. Mother Jones was a faithful mother of the church. She was a prayer warrior, and could be heard throughout the church praying and interceding for the people of God. Mother Jones could often be heard singing the song “I’m working on the building, a sure foundation, holding up the blood stained banner for the Lord, as soon as I get through working on the building, I’m going up to heaven to get my reward”. Mother Jones served as the Pastor’s Aide President for many years at Mt. Olive. She was both reliable and accountable and always had Bishop Clemon’s best interest at heart.

Mother Jones was the State Mother of the Central CT Diocese for over 30 years. State Mother Jones worked on the local, state and national levels, working very closely with the late Senior Bishop WDC Williams Sr., the late Sr. Bishop Tony Clemon and Senior Bishop John H. Davis. In 1998, due to health reasons, State Mother Jones was made State Mother Emeritus. Mother Jones has left a lasting legacy. She leaves to cherish her memory; sons, Hayward (Gloria), Suvalu “Little Boy” Jr. and Robert Floyd Jones, all of Waterbury and Larry (Marionette) Jones of San Diego California; daughters, Reatha Sparkman, Lurline (Sidney) Sumler of Waterbury, CT, Dolores J. (Bishop Richard G) Gatling of Thomaston, CT Annie Mae “Tiny” Brock of North Carolina and Joyce Ann (Gladston) Fyffe of Atlanta, GA. She also leaves to mourn her sister; Leatha Williams Shield of Washington, DC; brothers, James Williams of New York, and Thailand Williams of California, brother-in-law, Percy Augustus Jones of FL. She is predeceased by her children: Cottie Jones, Percy Jones, Betty Warren, son-in-law Alvin Sparkman and her brother Luther Williams, brothers-in-law, Alfred, Jessie and Roosevelt Jones. Mother Jones was the PERFECT grandmother to 47 grandchildren, 83 great-grandchildren and a host of great-great grand children, nieces, nephews, cousins, church family and friends. A wake will take place on Sunday April 18, 2010 4-7 PM at Mt. Olive COGIC, 68 Berkeley Ave, Waterbury, CT. A celebration of her life will take place Monday April 19, 2010 at 11 AM. Interment is in Pine Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 66 Madera Drive, Waterbury, CT daily until the services. Services by Howard K. Hill Funeral Services 1287 Chapel Street New Haven, CT. To leave a message of comfort to the Jones family, please visit www.hkhfuneralservices.com.