Edna Carroll Jones

Mrs. Edna Carroll Maynor Jones was born on July 17, 1944, in Rose Hill, North Carolina.  She was one of ten children born to the late John Carroll Maynor and the late Alberta Evans Maynor.  On Wednesday, March 16, 2016, our beloved wife, sister, aunt, cousin, sister-in-law, and God-mother transitioned from this earthly home to her new home in heaven.

Edna accepted Christ at an early age and attended Oliver Institution Church in Clinton, NC, and Saint James Disciples Church in Delway, NC.  She fellowshipped at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church at home in Hyattsville, MD, and when visiting her hometown in Fayetteville, NC, faithfully worshiped at Falling Run Baptist Church, where she remained a devout member until the end of her life.

Edna graduated from Sampson County Public Schools in Clinton, NC, and then matriculated at Virginia State University, where she earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration.

Edna was united in marriage to Carter Richardson Jones of Wise, NC, on October 15, 1973.  She began her career working as a Promotions Assistant at WNJR Radio Station in New Jersey.  In 1972, Edna accepted a position with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in Washington, DC, as a computer specialist, a position that allowed her to travel around the world training personnel on how to use computers.  Edna also fulfilled an EEOC opportunity at the White House under the Ronald Reagan Administration.

Edna was known for her dedication to community activities.  Until her passing, she served as 8th Precinct Civic Association President, and was a charter member and past President of The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Prince George’s County Chapter.

Edna was a woman of style who also long shared a mutual love with her poodles.  Edna was a fun-loving person who took on life and made the best of it with an enduring smile.  Edna had a tremendous amount of love for family and friends, enjoying most of her holidays and vacations with them throughout her life.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, March 25, 2016 at Falling Run Missionary Baptist Church 2552 Cedar Creek Rd., Fayetteville, NC. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

A public will be held from 1:00P.M.-6:00P.M., Thursday at Carter Funeral Home, and also on Friday from 10:00AM-11:00AM before the service at the church.

Edna leaves to cherish her memory Carter Richardson Jones, her husband of 42 years; brothers, Berl Evans and Douglas Maynor; sisters, Linda Maynor, Yvonne Maynor, and Berthenia Maynor; cousins, nieces, nephews, God-children, and a host of other relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by her sisters Johnnie Maynor-Harris, Dianne Maynor-Brewer, and Debra Maynor, and her brother, Donnell Maynor.