Gussie Mae Jones

Gussie Mae “Marie” Jones, daughter of the late James Davidson and Ethel McDaniel Davidson was born January 17, 1936 in Lincolnton, North Carolina. She graduated from Newbold High School, Lincolnton, NC in 1954 and gathered work experience as a nurse’s assistant, Mass General, in Boston, MA; as a salesperson at Maison Blanche; as a secretary at Second Nazarene Baptist Church; and as a Orleans Parish Poll Commissioner. Gussie professed her faith in the Lord Jesus at an earlier age. She joined Word of Truth Fellowship where she was a dedicated member.
Gussie was bright and funny. She was full of quips and advice. For example, when asked about her being blessed and highly favored, she often joked “Yes indeed, e’rebody ain’t able baby!”
Known by family and friends as being straightforward and “telling it like it is”. She was a strong and dedicated woman, often demonstrating her love by walking many miles to provide sustenance for her family, and to help anyone in need. Gussie was the epitome of a caretaker and offered her love and support to her family, friends, and the community. She could be found happily serving as a Voting Poll Commissioner Volunteer during elections, sitting on her porch talking to her neighbors, and waving to passersby.
Gussie quietly departed this life Thursday, October 07, 2021 at her home. She will be missed.
She is honored and remembered by her family and friends as a wonderful mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Her legacy will live on through all that knew and loved her. She is preceded in death by her son, Reginald A. Jones, grandson, Gary “Deuce” Jones II, and great grandson, Cameron Channelle. Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her children: Denise Michelle Bryant (Charles), Gary A. Jones, Sr. (Candice), Deanna “DeeDee” P. Paul (Jeffery), Charles “Chuckie” E. Jones (Celestine), sister: Candace Vardrene Davidson, niece: Charlotte Horne, grandchildren: Don Brewer, (Ebony), Latoya Armstrong, Nina Jones, De’Shon Paul, Celestine C. Jones, Chelsea Jones, Jasmine Paul, Cherice Jones, Bre’ Aunna Jones, Joshua Paul, Alexis Jones; great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, honorary daughters, honorary sons, and friends. Friends and family are invited to attend a Funeral Service on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 10:00AM in the Chapel of Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 WESTBANK EXPWY., in Harvey. Visitation will begin at 9:30AM. Interment will follow immediately at Westlawn Memorial Park, 1225 Whitney Ave., in Gretna. Please visit WWW.MOTHEFUNERALS.COM to view and sign the online guestbook.