Delma Jean “Granny” Jones, 84, of Flat Run, Mannington, WV, went to be with our heavenly Father on July 21, 2014. She was born October 27, 1929. She resided with her daughter and son-in-law, Roger Efaw of Flat Run, Mannington.
Delma was a graduate of Fairview High School. She was retired from Marion Co. BOE where she worked as a custodian. She was also a member of the Mannington Church of Christ. Delma enjoyed life. She loved baking, quilting, spending time with her grandchildren, reading, playing games, watching wrestling, going to church, and preparing year round for a Christmas party for her girls.
Delma was the daughter of Asa and Ruby Tennant Mercer of Wadestown, and the wife of the late Robert C. Jones, who died Aug. 29, 1987.
Delma was the mother of 5 girls, Wilma and her husband Martin Haught of Mannington, Ruby and her husband James Addison of Georgia, Alice Faye and her husband Roger Efaw of Mannington, Monica Jo White and her fiancé Roger Swisher of Katy, and Rhonda and her husband Jeff Layman of Hundred. She was the Granny of 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Delma also had 2 brothers, Vernon Bus Mercer and Nolan Mercer and several nieces and nephews.
Delma was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, two brothers, Asa Mercer Jr. and Joseph Mercer, a sister, Virginia Brewer, a son-in-law, Edward E. White and a grandson, Robert Mark “Bo” Raber.
The family would like to Thank Amedysis Hospice Care for the kindness and compassion in caring for Delma. A special Thank you to Chrissy, Carol, Karen, and Stormy. Your tender, loving care was above and beyond, so thank you!
Also a special Thank You Kimberly, Olivia, Jeremy, Teresa Moran for being an extra pair of hands, help and care you gave.
Family and Friends may call at Masters Funeral Home, 209 Main St. on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from 2-8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2014 in the funeral home at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at the Beegum Cemetery. On-line condolences may be left for the family at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com
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Just wanted to let you know how sorry I was to read about your loss of Jean. I had the privilege of working with her at Blackshere Elementary. She was a hard worker who took pride in her work. She was also one of the nicest and most thoughtful people that I have ever worked with. I also got to know many of her grandchildren through my job and know how much all of you meant to her and vice versa. I'm sure you have many, many happy memories of your "Granny" to treasure. I will always remember her smile and kind heart.
Love and prayers,
Becky Brown
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Marion County Senior Citizens.