OBITUARY: Doris Labbe Jones

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Doris Labbe Jones, 87, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 at Richmond County Hospice Haven.

Doris was the only child of Ovila and Dorilda Labbe and born in Brunswick, Maine, where she lived until she met and married the love of her life, Bill Jones. They then moved to Clio, South Carolina, where they raised their family.

Doris retired from the Clio Elementary School cafeteria after many years of service. She was an active member of Clio Baptist Church and the Clio Stitchers. When health issues were apparent, she moved to Rockingham to be closer to her children.

She was a loving mother to Anita (Richard) Walker of Albemarle, David (Kathy) Jones of Trenton, Florida, and Linda (Kenneth) McKenzie of Rockingham.

Doris was Mema to Dustin (Stephanie) Walker, Katie (Barry) Rimer, Logan (Melissa) McKenzie, Amanda (Nick) Carlson, Kristina (Cole) Jackson, Lee Jones, Emily Jones and Jenna Jones; And nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, listed above; and her husband, Bill Jones, after 51 years of marriage.

Visitation will be Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 from 10-11 a.m. at Roberdel Baptist Church, Rockingham. The Celebration of Life service will immediately follow the visitation, beginning at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Roger Williams officiating.

Memorials are suggested to be made to: Richmond County Hospice, 1119 N. U.S. Highway 1, Rockingham, NC 28379.

Harrington Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at harringtonfuneralhome.com.