Dorothy Jennet Jones' Obituary
Dorothy Jennet Jones affectionately known as “Jennet” or “Net” by most of her family and friends was born December 10, 1939 in Harwood, Maryland to the late Thomas Samuel Sharps and Mary Mackell Johnson. She departed her earthly life and entered into eternal rest on November 10, 2023 at her home in Annapolis, Maryland.
Jennet was raised by her grandparents Alice and Oden Mackell. She helped her grandparents on the farm with planting crops; gathering eggs; churning butter; picking and canning fruits and vegetables; and making jellies. She also assisted with caring for the pigs, horses and cows.
Jennet was educated in Anne Arundel County public schools, graduated from Wiley H. Bates High School in 1957 and Anne Arundel Hospital School of Practical Nurses in 1971. She received her license as a practical nurse in 1972.
Jennet was employed as a shirt maker at Rainbow Cleaners, nurses aid at Crownsville State Hospital, LPN at the Navy Hospital, nurse assistant at Glendale Hospital, LPN at Bethesda Hospital, LPN at Kimbrough Army Hospital. After serving 26 years in the federal government, she retired and worked as a caregiver in private homes for 15 years.
Jennet enjoyed going to the Annapolis Senior Center, going on bus trips and cruises, attending gospel singings, and going to recreational parks for concerts and entertainment. Closer to home, she enjoyed trips to Harrington Raceway and Casino, and went on lunch cruises. Jennet also enjoyed attending plays in New York, Pennsylvania and in Washington, DC. During her travels, she has visited such places as Jamaica, Tijuana, Acapulco, Haiti, Nassau, Maine and Nova Scotia. She loved going out with the Annapolis Red Hat Queens and proudly held the position of Secretary. She also held the position of Treasurer for the American Legion Auxiliary Post 141. Jennet grew up as a member of the Chews Methodist Church in Owensville, Maryland and has been a member of Second Baptist Church in Annapolis, Maryland since 1975. There she was on the Nurse’s ministry and held the position of Treasurer. In her free time, she volunteered at the Annapolis Senior Center.
Jennet was a single parent for many years to her four children. She was proud of her accomplishments and those of her children. She was able to purchase a home and her two daughters graduated from UMES (University of Maryland Eastern Shore).
On June 3, 2000, Jennet married her second husband, Purnell Jones Sr., who was also a classmate at Bates High School. After finding each other several decades later, their union in marriage lasted for a short four (4) years when Purnell succumbed to his illness on March 18, 2004. They enjoyed traveling on bus trips and having family gatherings.
In addition to her parents, Mary and Leon Johnson, Samuel and Elizabeth Sharps, she was preceded in death by her husband, Purnell Jones, Sr.; her son, Marcus Llewellyn Neal Sr.; brothers Leon Johnson, Marshall Johnson, Manuel Tongue, and William Tongue; sisters Sherri Ann Johnson, Joyce Brown, and Charlotte Sharps, her son-in-law, Robert P Briscoe, Sr. and sister-in-law, Hattie Viola Chapman.
Jennet leaves many memories to be cherished by her loving daughters Glenda M. Briscoe, Theodora L. Williams (Robert Lt. Col USMC, Retired), Son, Todd R. Neal Sr.; one aunt, Elizabeth Brewer; five sisters Nancy Russ, Linda El Robinson, Vivian Dorsey, Geraldine Poole (Richard), Belinda Weldon (Col Christopher USMC, Retired); two brothers Francis Sharps (Helen) and Mac Arthur Johnson; two sisters-n-law, Shirl Johnson and Kathleen Tongue; and one daughter-in-law, Valerie Neal; six grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Extended family; five sons, Rev. Marvin Jones (Lorraine), Mervin Jones (Deidra), Purnell Jones Jr. (Fredericka), Michael Jones (Phyllis), Mitchell Jones (Brenda); and three daughters, Ellen Spriggs (Rodriques), Marianna Adams (Lafayette) and Carol Low.
Devoted friends; Agnes Coates, Cousin Mabel Thompson, Cousin Gail Greenleaf (like a sister), Christine Williams, and Helen Sharps (sister-in-law).
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