Amy’s Nephews:

Kevin Brown

Sam Jackson, Jr.

Erin Ratchford

A.C. Jackson

William Jackson

Timothy Thompson

Amy’s Nieces:

Annie Brooks

Jocelyn Ratchford

Kimberly Jackson

Monique Brown

Latricia Jackson

Felecia Jackson

You can only have one mother

Patient kind and true;

No other friend in all the world,

Will be the same to you.

When other friends forsake you,

To mother you will return,

For all her loving kindness,

She asks nothing in return.

As we look upon her picture,

Sweet memories we recall,

Of a face so full of sunshine,

And a smile for one and all.

Sweet Jesus, take this message,

To our dear mother up above;

Tell her how we miss her,

And give her all our love.

Author Unknown

The Family of Amy Louise Jackson Jones wish to thank all of you for your

support for the passing of our sweet mother, sister, cousin, and friend. Gran was

a special part of our family who will live on forever in our hearts. She was

blessed with so many great and wonderful people in her life. We want to

express our heart-felt gratitude and say thank you to each one of you.

She will have a special place in all our hearts, and through our

cherished memories she will live on forever.

Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home

2930 Colonial Drive

Columbia, South Carolina 29203

Willie A. Tompkins, Founder

(803) 254-2000

bosticktompkinsinc.com

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give as the world gives.

Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14: 27

Mrs. Amy Louise Jones, lovingly known as “Gran” by family and friends, entered

eternal rest and peace, with the Lord on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Palmetto

Health Richland in Columbia, South Carolina. We, the family, bow in humble

submission to our Lord’s will, giving thanks for the years we shared in Gran’s

life; and we will forever cherish the many fond memories and special times.

Gran was born December 10, 1939, the daughter of the late Robert and Carrie

Jackson. She was predeceased by her husband, Sumter Jones, and a brother,

David Jackson.

Gran was educated in Richland County public schools, earning a high school

diploma from Hopkins High School.

Gran was employed by Carolina Children’s Home, retiring from there after

many years of dedicated service. Because of her generous, caregiver spirit and

strong desire to help others, she returned to work for Davis Community Care

Home, where she continued serving and helping people for years after her

initial retirement.

Gran was a devoted member of the Temple of Faith Bible Way Church, where,

because of her exceptional cooking skills, she served with other members of

the church to ensure meals were faithfully prepared. Her specialties included

biscuits, cornbread and fruitcake. Along with cooking, she enjoyed crocheting,

reading her Bible and frequently talking with her children and grandchildren.

Gran leaves to cherish fond memories: her four children: Tommy (Robin) Jones

of Florence, South Carolina, Tomeka (Marlon) Scott of Gadsden, South Carolina,

Tony (Judean) Jones of Columbia, South Carolina and Tim (Latonya) Jones of

Toledo, Ohio; five granddaughters: Jada, Leanna, Grayson, Addison, and

Emerson, and four grandsons: Tommy, Timothy, Mitchell and Jackson. She also

leaves two sisters, Thomasena (Elijah) Davis and Patricia (Alexander) Morris,

both of Columbia, South Carolina; four brothers: John (Lettie), Sam (Rutha),

James and Freddie (Amy) Jackson, all of Hopkins, South Carolina; a very special

cousin, Martha Brown; and a host of nieces and nephews.

If I could write from Heaven,

This is what I’d say,

Please do not miss me too much,

I’m with you throughout your day.

You may not see or hear me,

But if you’re quiet and still,

You may just feel my presence;

Because in Heaven, there is free will.

Don’t worry for the day,

it will come and go as planned,

Enjoy each moment you are given,

Keep worry from your hand.

Keep sorrow to a minimum;

For if Heaven you could see,

You’d know I’m safe and happy,

I did not cease to be.

Moments in time are brief,

until we’ll be together again,

as Eternity lasts forever,

our lives, they have no end.

Prelude .........................................................................................................................“Grateful” Temple of Faith Bible Way Church Choir

Processional ............................................................................................. Clergy and Family

Final Farewell to Our Beloved “Gran” ............................ Bostick-Tompkins Staff

Hymn of Praise .....................................................................................“I Won’t Complain” Thomasena Myers

Scripture Readings

Old Testament ........................................................................Elder Darryl Brooks

New Testament ...................................................................... Elder Ernest Brown

Prayer of Comfort ...................................................................... Minister Althea Harvey

Selection..................................................... Temple of Faith Bible Way Church Choir

Reflections (three minutes please) ......................................................................Elijah Davis Amy’s Brother-in-law

Annie Brooks A Niece

Levi Myers A Cousin

Selection................................................................................................................... “I Am Free” Faith Higgins

Words of Comfort................................................................ Bishop Theodore R. Myers

Recessional

Committal, Closing Prayer, Benediction & Interment

Gadsden • Columbia, South Carolina