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Obituary For Dr. Marcella Davis-Jones
Mrs. Marcella Davis-Jones, 69, of Gadsden, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.
Marcella Davis Jones completed the last mile of her journey on this earth March 29, 2023. She heard the Master’s call and left to join her Heavenly Father. Though it is hard for us to let go, she will always be in our hearts.
Marcella Davis Jones was born March 27, 1954 in Gadsden, AL to the late Rev. Willie Gene and Rosie M. Davis.
She accepted Jesus Christ at an early age under the leadership of her father, the late Rev. Willie Davis at the Fellowship Baptist Church. She served on the usher and choir ministries. Two of her favorite songs were Spirit Fall Down and Now Behold the Lamb. Later in life, she was called to be an evangelist and ordained to be a minister in Louisville, KY.
She had the opportunity to minister God’s Word on numerous occasions. She furthered her education receiving a Doctorate Degree in Theology from North Carolina College of Theology. She served as Director of Gadsden’s Child Evangelism Fellowship Ministry, a ministry that evangelizes children through after school Good News Clubs. She was a people person and loved sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with EVERYONE she came in contact with.
She graduated from Carver High School where she was class president and valedictorian. She graduated from nursing school in Louisville, KY and received her degree as a registered nurse. Before she became disabled, her last and most passionate position as a RN was psychiatric nursing at Mountain View hospital.
She was joined in Holy Matrimony to Samuel L. Jones in 1998 where they resided in Louisville, Kentucky. They attended Union Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Otis Bush Sr. After retirement in 2006, they returned to Gadsden, AL where they reunited with Fellowship Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Scottie Rice. Marcella taught Wednesday night youth Bible study and was a member of the Golden Praise Dance Ministry.
Marcella was preceded in death by her parents: the Late Rev. Willie and Rosie Davis, sisters: Mary Jean Slaughter and Felecia Davis Rice.
Memories of Marcella will forever be cherished by her loving husband, Samuel L. Jones, devoted children: Sabrena (Larry) Williams-Hill, son: George (Valarie) Williams. stepchildren: Jacey (Cedric) Jones-Britt, Tracy Jones, Justin (Alicia) Jones and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Siblings: Ronald (Diann) Davis, Darrell (Renita) Davis, Kinnice (Kenneth) Baker, Willie (Sama) Davis, Delcena Taylor, Ives (Marilyn) Davis. Brother/sister in laws: Rev. Scottie Rice, Hersey Taylor Jr., Marcel Jones, J P (Deloria) Jones, Reuben (Della) Jones, Joseph (Frankie) Jones, Annie Jones. Aunt: Ruby Byrd. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Special sister: Ann Davis. Special friends: Geraldine Henley, Ernestina (Jeffrey) Hardrick, Cora Rice, Debra Tolliver, Dorothy Byers, Celestine Macon, Taylor Dupree, Alice Williams and Martha Knight. Devoted caregivers: Stephanie Whorton, Toshna Towells and Gloria Wyatt.
Viewing will be Friday, April 7, 2023 from 1pm-7pm. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 8, 2023 at the Fellowship Baptist Church at 12noon. Eulogist: Pastor Scottie Rice. Interment: Lincoln Hill Memorial Park. Arrangements under the direction of West Gadsden Funeral Home. 256-549-0004
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We were so blessed to know and love you. Ronald Davis Jr and Cortlandt Davis
Father God, I come before you today to cast all pain and anxieties unto you. Father hearts are broken, sad and in pain And we need you more than ever. Lord God, please comfort my sister Sabrena, nephews Cecil and Kenton and family souls and please in your time lord give peace to their hearts and minds. Give them strength and courage needed at this time lord and in your time take away their sorrows and grant them serenity.
In Jesus Name I Pray Thank You Father Amen
❤️ You TeriLyn
May God continue to comfort you and your family Auntie Sabrena. There's a song that says "Hold up the light.. All ye heaven bound soldiers... Let your light shine round the world..." I light this candle in honor of your mom as it resembles the light she held and instilled in you. Dr. Marcella Davis-Jones, may you rest peacefully as your light shines around the world, just as the song says! Sending lots of love from Tamara Harrison.
Sabrena KNOW that She is Surrounded By ANGELS and They Are ALL Rejoicing and Singing and Dancing before ALMIGHTY GOD!!!!! I PRAY GOD COMFORT AND STRENGTH BE YOURS TODAY TOMORROW AND ALWAYS LOVE YOU, LATITIA
Sabrena, I'm praying for you and your family. Please know that I love you and I am here for you always.
May the Holy Spirit comfort you and keep you is my prayer.💞🙏🏽
Minister Claudia Harrison
Aunt Sabrina l love you take care.
Taylor
Sabrina we love you and we will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Sams Family Doris Renee Kim Otis Claudia Lyn Cecil
Sabrina we love you and we will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Sams Family
Offering the Davis and Jones Family my sincere sympathy. I have known the families all my life. We grew up together. Keeping you all in my prayers. Asking God to strengthen you at this difficult time. God bless you. Mrs. Virginia Jackson and Family
My condolences to the family.
MAY THE GOD OF ISRAEL STRENTHEN AND COMFORT OUR FAMILY DURING THIS TIME OF LOST OF OUR LOVED ONE. MARCELLA WILL LIVE ON IN WITHIN US AND WE WILL REMEMBER HER. FOR WE BELIEVE THAT THE SPIRIT RETURN BACK TO GOD WHO CREATED HER. MAY THESE WORDS COMFORT YOUR HEART AND GIVE YOU PEACE
BISHOP BOBBY DAVIS AND ELDER GLORIA DAVIS AND FAMILY PEACE AND LOVE
Auntie,
I will always remember your jovial spirit. Hug Auntie Felecia and Grandma tight for me. Love you.
-Trisha Davis
Marcella,
You were always so kind to me. Thinking back on good times and it makes me smile. I love all you Davis girls and you will forever be my sisters. Blessed to have known you, take your rest sis. Will miss you until we meet again and what a joyous time that will be. Give Mom an extra special hug for me.
- Cathy L. Davis
On behalf of NEACOT/North Carolina College of Theology Gadsden, We extend our sincere condolences and prayers to the family of this great woman of God, Dr. Marcella Jones. It was a pleasure teaching her ,as well, as gleaning from her. May she rest in peace and now receive her crown for her works do follow her. Dr.Diann Cylar, Dean & Staff of NCBI/NCCT Gadsden(formally NEACOT/NCCT)
To Deacon Samuel Jones, Mrs. Sabrina Hill, Mr. George Williams, and the siblings of Dr. Marcella Jones:
I want to encourage you that the Lord cares deeply when His loved ones die (Psalm 116:15, New Living Translation). My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
I am so glad that I have gotten a chance to know Dr. Marcella Jones. She was indeed a faithful woman of God.
Getting to know her while she and I served in the Evangelistic Outreach Ministry at Fellowship Baptist Church was a pleasure.
May God give you all peace, strength, and comfort during this difficult time.
Best regards, Kenneth Sullivan
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
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