Othell Shedd Jones

Sally Othell Shedd Jones, 91 of Cataula, Georgia and formerly of the Arab, Hulaco area died Monday, September 9, 2013 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. Mrs. Jones was born February 6, 1922 in Cullman, Alabama the daughter of Noah Henry Shedd and Clodie Gaddis Shedd. She was a homemaker. She loved her Father God and her family and was a Prayer Warrior. Various family members would call on her to pray for them. She met her husband, James A. Jones at a prayer meeting. They were married December 7, 1940 by a Justice of the Peace. They lived in Lumberton, Mississippi where she remained while her beloved James served his country during World War II. As he was captured by German Forces on a Friday the 13th it was fitting that she be laid to rest beside him on a Friday the 13th as well. During her husband's captivity, she continued to live near his parents where she and her husband's mother (Momma Jones) knelt to pray for the safe return of their beloved James. They remained married for 36 years until his death in November, 1976. She is survived by her only daughter: Nancy Jones-Ernst (Terry); two sisters: Janese Humphries (Wayne) and Ovallion Gilley (Burt) and several beloved nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Other than her parents and her husband she was preceded in death by five brothers: (Baby) Lloyd Shedd, Tolbert Shedd, Roy Shedd, James Arnice (Duck) Shedd and Coy (Billy) Shedd and three sisters: Udell Shedd, Ruby Dean Russell and Imogene Cox. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 12, 2013 at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel. A graveside service will be held on September 13, 2013 at Pleasant Home Cemetery in Purvis, Mississippi with Mrs. Jones nephew, Reverend Clenon Shedd officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to service time at 11 a.m. also on Thursday September 12, 2013 at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel. The family would like to thank the following for their support, love and care during this most difficult time: Dr. and Mrs. Clark Cobb of Cataula, Georgia, Gentiva Hospice and Cindy Skinner, RN; Caregivers: Teresa Pena, Lisa Dionne, Dee Kite, Casey Lynn and Harris County EMS. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." Proverbs 3:5

Othell Shedd Jones

February 6, 1922 - September 9, 2013