kierra reshea jones
1985-2013
Life Story
Birth & Early Life
Kierra Reshea Jones was born on October 25, 1985. She spent her early years in Newton County, Mississippi, where she was part of a close-knit community and school system that emphasized participation, attendance, and achievement.
Education & School Life
As a child, Kierra was recognized among her peers through school activities and attendance honors, reflecting steady engagement in her early education. Like many children of her generation in Newton, she participated in school programs that brought families and the wider community together.
Tragic Passing
Kierra Reshea Jones passed away on June 3, 2013, as the result of a tragic automobile accident. Her sudden death deeply affected her family, friends, and the broader Newton County community.
Burial
She is laid to rest at Saint John Missionary Baptist Church Graveyard, where she rests among generations of families whose lives and histories are intertwined through faith, community, and place.
Sidebar: Remembering Young Lives Lost Too Soon
The loss of young adults such as Kierra Reshea Jones underscores how abruptly promising lives can be taken, leaving lasting impacts on families and communities. In local history, these tragedies are not just news events—they become part of the collective memory of places like Saint John, where remembrance preserves both grief and love across generations.
Resting Place
Saint John Missionary Baptist Church Graveyard
Photos/Albums
Sources
- U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
- U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019
- The Clarke County Tribune, Tragic accident leaves two dead, three injured, Thu, Jun 06, 2013 ·Page A01
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