Rosa Elton

Jones

Sister Rosa Elton Jones, beloved daughter of the late Rolfe and Carrie Jones Eldridge, was born on September 3, 1931. On October 16, 2025, the Lord opened his Kingdom doors and called our loving mother home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Deacon James Irvin Jones; sisters, Marion Williams and Verdell Williams; and brothers, Winston Eldridge, Rolfe "Booster" Eldridge, Jr., and Milton Eldridge, Sr.

Left to cherish her memories are her loving and devoted children; one daughter, Barbara Jones Exum of Richmond, VA; four sons, Melvin Heard (Cynthia) of Baltimore, MD, Carl Heard (Sabrina) of Charlotte, NC, Herman Heard (Denise) of Richmond, VA, and Tyrone Heard (Wilma) of Richmond, VA; twelve grandchildren, (Donald, Rodney, Antonio, Courtney, Khiah, BJ, Nivia, Nicholas, Lauren, Janelle, Antone and Alexis); twenty-two great grandchildren; former daughter-in-law, Stephanie Heard; son-in-law, Antone Exum, Sr. both of Richmond, VA.; a host nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends who adored Aunt Elton.

God has always been at the forefront of life for Elton. At an early age, she accepted Christ as her personal savior, was baptized and became a member of Ridgeway Baptist Church, and in later years, joined Holy Trinity Baptist Church.

Elton was the proud wife and steadfast supporter of Irvin Jones, the owner of the community garage and grocery store in Buckingham County. Their gracious and giving nature was a blessing to countless families in need. During her time in Buckingham, Elton also worked at Stackpole Components in Farmville, VA.

In 1968, the family moved to Richmond, Virginia, where Sister Jones quickly built deep, family-like bonds in the Broad Street Gardens community. Her spiritual life was rooted in Pilgrim Journey Baptist Church, where she served faithfully until her health failed.

Throughout her professional career, she was known for her diligence, beginning at General Electric Co., where she formed friendships that lasted a lifetime. Demonstrating her commitment to lifelong learning, she earned a certificate in keyboarding and computer entry in 1987. Sister Jones retired from Continental Insurance Co. in 1993 to focus on her most cherished role: Matriarch.

A woman of confident spirit and unconditional love, Sister Jones cherished and adored her entire family above all else.

Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. where viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Friday, October 31, 2025. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, November 1 at Pilgrim Journey Baptist Church, 7204 Bethlehem Road. Interment 11 a.m. Sunday, November 2 at Holy Trinity Baptist Church Cemetery, 8864 S. James Madison Highway, Dillwyn, Virginia.