Sharon Kathleen (Brown) Jones, 62, received her wings April 12, 2022.
Sharon was born May 20, 1959 to the union of Clarence and Mary Brown. She was the third of four siblings. Born and raised in Newark, NJ. Sharon confessed and accepted Jesus in her early years. She graduated from Barringer High School in 1977. After graduation she worked for Canadian Fur and Bamberger’s clothing store. While working downtown she met her husband of the last 41 years and on September 13, 1980 she married Marvin David Jones and had two daughters Stephanie (Jones) Whitehorn and Erica Jones. Always an active parent she held many roles in PTA including PTA President at School #1 for 5 years. Sharon worked for the City of Linden as a crossing guard once both of her daughters were School age. She was an active elected city council member and remained active until she and her family relocated to Rochester, MN in 1997. In Rochester she remained active and involved in her community. She became a licensed insurance agent and notary; she worked in that industry for 15 years. She most recently retired from Rochester Public Schools where she worked as a paraprofessional. Working with the children was her passion. Sharon was a faithful member of Christway Full Gospel working on the usher board and several church committees.
Sharon is preceded in death by her brother David Brown and father Clarence Brown.
She leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband Marvin D. Jones, mother Mary Brown, daughters Stephanie M. Whitehorn (William Jr.) and Erica K. Jones. Grandchildren Destiny, Barbara, Aniya, Elijah, Isaiah, Christina, and Calina. Brother Clarence Lee Brown and sister Maria Brown and half brother Markeithe Coley. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
Memorial Service will be held at 12:00pm on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Christ’s Church of the Jesus Hour, 2311 Highway 52 North (West Frontage Road), Rochester, MN, with visitation one-hour prior to service. Pastor Lorone Shepard will officiate. Repast immediately following service at the church.
Rochester Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences of Sharon may be shared at rochestercremationservicesmn.com
My deepest condolences to your family. Sharon was such a wonderful para. I got to know her while I was sub teaching. Everyone loved her at school. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Rest In Peace beloved Sharon. You fought the good fight, you won the race of heavenly eternal life. Your heavenly mansion was ready and God called you home where there is no more pain, just Joy, Joy, Joy. Thank you for sharing a part of your earthly journey with me and my family. Our deepest love and condolences to the entire Jones and Brown family and friends. Let the many happy memories of our Sharon fill your hearts, as it does ours. God bless you with His strength and comfort as only God can do…”to be absent from the body is to be home with the Lord.” Sharon is at home with the Lord.
Sent with love – Aunt Mary F. Brown and the Ware-Brown-Wilkins-Mayers family.
To God be the glory, I first met Sharon when she was eight years old, I was then 16 years old, she and her sister Maria was two beautiful young children. As we grew older our acquaintance stayed connected through out the years with her brothers Lefty, David, her Mom and Dad. Her beautiful smile will be remembered forever. Gone but not forgotten. Family stay strong in God, much love Gloria Goode-Brown and family ❤️