Patricia Simpkins Jones

Patricia Jean Simpkins Jones, age 86 of Lawrenceville, GA, stepped into heaven and was embraced by the arms of Jesus on the evening of Sunday, March 11, 2018. She passed peacefully in her home surrounded by three generations of family members.Pat is preceded in death by her loving parents, Clifford and Rose Simpkins; brother, Clifford Arnold Simpkins; and a host of other loved ones. Pat is survived by her adoring and devoted husband of 66 years, Robert Lee Jones, whom she affectionately called Bobby; daughter, Kaye Jones Hall and husband, Jim Hall; son, Robert Clifford Jones and wife, Karen Jones; grandchildren, Ryan Hall and wife, Kristin Hall; Katie Gordon and husband, Will Gordon; Melissa Cannon and husband, Charlie Cannon; Michael Jones and wife, Anna Jones; as well as eight precious great-grandchildren: Davis and Wesley Hall, Katelyn Gordon, Bennett, Charlotte, and Griffin Cannon, and Mason and Cooper Jones; and many other family members who loved her dearly.Pat was born on August 30, 1931 and grew up in Atlanta, GA. She lived the majority of her life in Stone Mountain and Lawrenceville, GA. She graduated from Bass High School and later married her husband, Bobby, on August 11, 1951. She worked for the Atlanta Center for Disease Control giving tours and was even featured in several of their early health films until the birth of her first child. She was a member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church in Grayson, GA. Pat had a flare for making things beautiful inside and outside her home. She enjoyed creating beautiful arrangements with fresh flowers from her yard, all while teaching those around her that a simple life full of love is all that matters. She was a cook of delicious meals, a baker of sweet treats, a gardener, a wonderful homemaker, wife, mother, and loyal friend. Pat was also an incredibly loving and present Grandmama and Grandmeir to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had a mind to recall exceptional details, and a gift to make conversation with anyone, often recounting wonderful memories and stories from her youth. She always sent a card for each birthday and every celebration. She loved hearing about the latest adventures of her great-grandchildren and it brought her great joy to see their little faces. Pat's love for Jesus radiated through her, as her life was spent being a blessing to others, always putting the needs and wants of others before her own. Her love for those closest to her was a fierce and unconditional love that knew no bounds. Her husband, Bobby, who she met when she was only five years old, protected her and cared for her every need until the very end. A picture of sacrificial and pure, unconditional love. She was very much loved by many and will be very much missed.The family will receive guests for visitation at Tom M. Wages Funeral Services, Snellville Chapel, on Wednesday, March 14th from 6:00- 8:00 pm. A graveside service will be held at Eternal Hills Cemetery on Thursday, March 15th at 1:00 pm.Condolences may be viewed or sent to www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Services, Snellville Chapel 770-979-3200, has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.Read Obituary