Mrs. Roxie Della Pledger Jones, 95, of Pfafftown, NC departed this life on Friday, December 30, 2011 at her residence. She was reunited in her heavenly home with her late husband, Alfred Edward Jones; her parents, Reuben C. Pledger,Sr. and Nola B. Pledger; one brother, Reuben C. Pledger, Jr. and seven sisters: Gretchen Horne, Myrtle Armstrong, Dorothy Armstrong, Treva Cundiff, Dollie Gladden and Virginia Bailey.

Born April 11, 1916 and raised in Pfafftown, NC; the 1st of 9 children. She was a faithful, life-long member of Bethlehem A.M.E. Zion Church. A
stranger to none, and a friend to all. Mrs. Jones was the grandmother to many “adopted” grandchildren which led her to be known simply as “Granny” to most.

She leaves to cherish her memory: one sister, Callie Pledger (Clyde) Howell of Tobaccoville, NC; two daughters: Peggy Jones Norris and Pamela Jones (Eddie) Suber, both of Winston-Salem, NC; two grandchildren Travis D. Norris of Winston-Salem, NC and Tonya Suber (Donald) Meisenbach of Johns Creek, GA; two great-grandchildren, Rodman E. Shah and Rachelle N. Shah, both of Johns Creek, GA.; a host of adoring extended family and friends.

A service in her memory will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Bethlehem AME Zion Church. There will be a private interment in the church cemetery.