04/02/2026
Jones – Myrtle “Lee” Jones, age 90, of Macclenny, Florida passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, at W. Frank Wells Nursing Home with her loving family by her side. Lee was born in Jacksonville, Florida on April 8, 1935, to the late Colvin Odom Morgan and Ruth Byrd Morgan. She was raised in Glen St. Mary, where she grew up on a nursery before starting her family. She resided in Titusville for a short time before returning home, where she spent the remainder of her life. Lee had a dedicated and successful career as a dispatcher for the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office in Titusville and also served for a time with the Baker County Sheriff’s Office. In addition, she devoted many years to caring for others as a medical assistant and nurse’s aide at Northeast Florida State Hospital, Dr. Jose Jimenez’s office in Macclenny, and the Baker County Health Department. Lee truly had a servant’s heart, and helping others brought her immense joy. She felt deeply blessed to care for members of her community and took great pride in making a difference in the lives of those around her. Later in life, she met her best friend and forever companion, Thomas Edsel Jones, and they were happily married in the early 1990’s. After retirement, Lee enjoyed traveling with Edsel. Together, they went on many memorable cruises and created countless cherished memories. Lee was a longtime member of Christian Fellowship Temple, where she enjoyed worshipping alongside her church family. Above all, Lee was devoted to her family. She cherished her roles as a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Being close to her family was a top priority, and she loved staying actively involved in their lives. She especially enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren by the pool, creating moments that will be treasured forever. Lee lived a full and meaningful life, devoted to her faith, family, and friends. Her family will always remember her as “Crazy Granny,” known for her witty spirit and fun-loving personality. She was greatly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Lee was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thomas Edsel Jones; son, Joseph Wayne Mauldin; son-in-law, Rick Clark; and two sisters, Margaret Pittman and Emma Jean Mobley.
Lee is survived by her children, Diane Clark and Josie “Jay” (Tammy) Davis, Jr. both of Macclenny, FL; grandchildren, Jeremy (Christina) Clark, Andrea (Lance) Griffis, Sara (Brian) Berger; great grandchildren, Jordan Griffis, Joel (Blayne) Griffis, Gracie Clark, Fiona Berger, Frances Berger, and Jack Berger; great-great grandson, Mallie Griffis; along with several extended family members and dear friends.
A Celebration of Lee’s Life will be held on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 2:00 pm at V. Todd Ferreria Funeral Services Chapel with Pastor David Thomas officiating. Her family will receive friends an hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery. The arrangements are under the care and direction of V. TODD FERREIRA FUNERAL SERVICES, 250 North Lowder Street, Macclenny, FL 32063 (904) 259-5700. Visit www.ferreirafuneralservices.com to sign the family’s guest book.