8/14/1950 – 8/2/2017
Gennett E. Jones was a gift from God on August 14, 1950. She was born in Canton, Mississippi to the late George S. and Celestine Jones. She was the youngest of nine siblings. Attended Rogers High School in Canton, Mississippi and received her high school diploma at Tech High School in Omaha, Nebraska. She confessed Christ at A.M.E. Zion Church in Canton, Mississippi at an early age.
Gennett, aka “Bush”, was a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing for others, quilting, and baking desserts, which was a support to her family of six children. She was a great decision maker and protector of her children. She had a quiet spirit about her and kept to herself.
Gennett was preceded in death by her mother and father, George S and Celestine Jones; brothers, Henry McDaniel and Levandia Jones; sisters, Rosie L. Jones-Edmonds and Mary E. Flowers; and son, Michael Lindell Jones.
She leaves to cherish her memories five children, Lamar Jones (Julia) of Omaha, Richard Binnett (Claudia) of Sennfeld, Germany, James Binnett of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Elaine Walker-White (Leonard) of Atlanta, Georgia, Pecola Jones of Omaha; “Special Friend, Robert Cruz”; sisters, Francis M. Jones of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Dorothy Johnson (Bernice) of Omaha, Gene Saunders of Arlington, Texas, Pecola William of Omaha; 18 Grandchildren; 11 Great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
You fought the good fight, which gave us strength, now the time has come for your rest in all Gods Glory so go in peace, you have earned your reward, “Heaven at last.”
Visitation Monday 6:00 – 8:00 PM; Funeral Service 11:00 AM Tuesday (8/8/2017) all at Roeder Mortuary 4932 Ames Avenue Omaha, Nebraska, Interment Mount Hope Cemetery Omaha, Nebraska