Daily Press Obituaries: Ida Mae Williams Jones, Samuel L. Johnson

The Daily Press mourns the loss of two beloved community members, Ida Mae Williams Jones and Samuel L. Johnson, who passed away recently.

Ida Mae Williams Jones, 84, a native of Sussex County, died Saturday, November . She is survived by her daughters, Bernice Holmes and Grace Turner, both of Waverly; sons, Samuel L. Jones; granddaughter, Ann Marie Westfall; three great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. A member of Zion Hill Baptist Church, Ida Mae was also a devoted wife and mother.

Samuel L. Johnson, 96, a native of Hampton and lifelong Peninsula resident, died Saturday, November . He is survived by his brother, Russell Stevens of Philadelphia, Pa.; sister, Ruth Mohler of Philadelphia; brother, John H. Drummond of Hampton; daughters, Patricia Couser, Pamela Wise, Cheryl Johnson, Gloria Carr, and Berinda Blackwell; sons, Charles W. Jones Jr. and Edward Williams of Martinsville.

Ida Mae was a member of Wallace Memorial United Methodist Church and leaves behind memories of her kindness and generosity. Samuel L., on the other hand, worked at the Grandview Fishing Pier for 17 years from 1958 to 1975 and was a member of First Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Peninsula Funeral Home, followed by funeral services tomorrow in Clark Cemetery, Fox Hill, with Rev. officiating. Burial will take place in Hampton National Cemetery with military honors.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Clark Cemetery Fund, c/o Delbert B. Monroe, or to a charity of one's choice.

The Daily Press extends its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of Ida Mae Williams Jones and Samuel L. Johnson during this difficult time. May they find comfort in the memories of their loved ones and know that they will be deeply missed by our community.

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