ebony denise jones

1988-2024

Life Story


Birth and Early Life

Ebony Denise Jones was born on September 19, 1988. She grew up in Newton County, Mississippi, where she attended local schools during her childhood.


Education and Youth Activities

As a student at Newton Middle School, Ebony participated in academic enrichment activities and was recognized for her involvement in school programs. She was featured in the local newspaper as a participant in the Newton Elementary Reading Fair, where students were selected to advance to competitions held at Mississippi State University–Meridian, reflecting her early engagement in reading and learning initiatives.

Ebony Jones - Reading Fair Participant
Ebony Jones – Reading Fair Participant

Later Life

Details about Ebony’s adult years are limited in the surviving public record; however, her inclusion in school and community activities during her youth places her within a generation of students who benefited from expanding educational opportunities in Newton County during the late 20th century.


Death and Burial

Ebony Denise Jones passed away on May 26, 2024. She is laid to rest at Saint John Missionary Baptist Church Graveyard, where many members of her family and community are also buried.


Resting Place

Saint John Missionary Baptist Church Graveyard

Photos/Albums

Ebony Denise Jones
Ebony Denise Jones, 1988-2024

Sources

  • U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
  • Mississippi, U.S., Voter Registration Records, 1801-2023
  • The Newton Record, Reading Fair Participants, Wed, Mar 27, 2002 ·Page 8

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