Mrs Aurelia Juliaette Jones Smith

Aurelia Juliaette Jones Smith, daughter of the late Edward C. and Cordelia S. Jones and the sister of the late Edward C. Jones, Jr., was born on July 4, 1924 in Sumter, SC. She departed this earthly life and was called to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 26, 2014. On Apri125, 1960 she married the late Ernest N. Smith of Wilmington, Delaware who passed on August 8, 1991. Aurelia was a 1941graduate of Lincoln High School, in Sumter, SC. She continued her education at SC State College, Orangeburg, SC and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration in 1945. In 1943, she was initiated at SC State in the Alpha XI Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. From her childhood days until 1945, she was a member of Emanuel Methodist Church in Sumter, SC, where her family was life-time members. She enjoyed being a member and played the piano for Sunday school for many years. She also enjoyed the Sundays she attended the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, with her Godmother, Pearl Spears. In 1945 she moved to Durham, N. C, and was confirmed at St. Titus Episcopal Church. She moved to Washington, D.C. in 1948, and her membership was transferred to Calvary Episcopal Church where she was an active member working with several organizations which included: St. Monica Guild, serving as Chairman for a period of time; membership of the Pastoral Care Committee and Altar Guild; and Correspondence Secretary of the Parish Council. She also enjoyed doing volunteer work in the office. Her work experiences were as follows: In 1945 she became employed as a Clerk at the NC Mutual Life Insurance Company in Durham, NC. She enjoyed her work there and treasured the friendship of many co-workers and others. In March 1948, she moved to Washington, D.C. and was employed as a Clerk-Typist in the Adjutant General's Office, Department of Defense, from March - May 1948. She then worked as an Administrative Clerk in the Surgeon General's Office, Department of Defense from May 1948 - March 1961. She served as a Supervisory Clerk with the Nurses Examining Board, Department of Occupations and Professions, D.C. Government from March 1961 - Apri11965 when she then became Staff Assistant, Division of Nursing, Dept. of Health, Education and Welfare until April 1972. From April 1972 – March 1978 she was Grants Management Specialist, Division of Nursing, DHEW, Bethesda, Maryland. She enjoyed her last days of employment with DHEW in Rockville, Maryland and retired on October 31, 1984. In all her work experiences, she received many superior ratings and outstanding awards. Aurelia's outgoing personality led to many meaningful relationships during her numerous years of work. After retirement she was not satisfied staying at home and she did a few months of substitute teaching at the Ridgecrest Elementary School in Hyattsville, MD. She later learned of the program of the American Association of Retired Persons. She applied and became a part-time employee with the Protect the Environmental Protection Agency in 1987 and enjoyed working there untile January 4, 2005. In addition, she also worked with the American Cancer Society as a volunteer with their Reach for Recovery Program, visiting cancer patients and taking them information and necessities to help with their recovery. In 1984, she was one of the organizers of Mecca Mania, a club which was formed to support Mecca Court No.2, Daughters of Isis, and Mecca temple No.10 in their activities and fund raisers. She enjoyed supporting those organizations in any way that she could and enjoyed the friendship of many who were active in them. In 1998 she became a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Prince Hall Affiliated of the District of Columbia, Queen of Sheba Chapter No.2., in which she enjoying serving for many years as Special Secretary. She was a life time member of the NAACP, National Cancer Society, and made contributions to many charitable organizations. She enjoyed years of bowling with bowling partners and members of numerous bowling leagues. She was never happier than when she was with her family/extended family and friends. She enjoyed life to the fullest and did her best to help others do the same. Aurelia will continue to live in the hearts of those who loved her. Surviving to celebrate precious memories of her include, her sister-in-law, Marian A. Jones; nieces, Aurelia M. Brooks and Beatrice Nealy, nephew, Edward C. Jones, III; grand nieces, Josina B. Woodruff and Marian Nealy; Grand Nephews, Ahmad Jones, Sekou Brooks, Malcolm Brooks, and Chauncey Nealy, Jr. and other close relatives and friends including, Jane Robinson-Levant, Robert L. and Myrtle Johnson and Maisha J. O’Neal, all of whom will miss her.

Mrs Aurelia Juliaette Jones Smith

July 4, 1924 - January 26, 2014