Janice L. "J.J. Jones Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Janice L. “J.J.” Jones, 66, of Buffalo, N.Y., passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 in Jamestown, N.Y., surrounded by her loving sisters. J.J. was born on September 6, 1953, in Meadville, PA, the daughter of Lue Richardson Dobbins of San Bernardino, CA and the late Joe Bryant. J.J. was a graduate of Meadville Area Senior High School in 1971. Following high school she earned her nursing degree from Crawford County Vocational Technical School. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse for thirty-five years with the Buffalo VA Medical Center. She was an active member of St. Martin De Porres Church, Buffalo, N.Y., she sang in the choir and was a Eucharistic Minister. She was an auxiliary member of The American Legion Post #14 in San Bernardino, CA and an active auxiliary member of Bennett- Wells American Legion Post# 1780, in Buffalo, N.Y. J.J. enjoyed traveling and old school music. She was a nurturing person and took care of sick family members and friends. She was thought of as the neighborhood nurse. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. J.J. was a godmother to many children. J.J. is survived by her mother: Lue Richardson Dobbins of San Bernardino, CA; her brother: Darren A. (Kimm) Bryant of Lacey, WA; four sisters: Gloria E. Edwards of Oakland, OR, Judith E. Bryant- Jackson (Rodney) of San Bernardino, CA, Betty J. Bryant of San Bernardino, CA and Sharon A. Bryant of Jamestown, N.Y. and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, that she loved and treated as her own children. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by two brothers: Clifford L. Dobbins (1982) and Dale Dobbins (in infancy). A Celebration of J.J.’s life will be announced at a later date. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Powers, Present & Sixbey Funeral Home, Inc., 316 East Fifth Street, Jamestown, NY 14701. To light a candle or to send condolences to J.J.’s family please visit www.presentsixbeyfuneral.com.

Janice L. "J.J. Jones

September 6, 1953 - May 21, 2020