Letha Rice Jones Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Letha Rice Jones of Birmingham, Alabama, who passed away on May 24, 2025, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Letha Rice Jones or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Willie Rice Sr. and Rosie Lena Branch Rice; and her siblings, Bertha R. McCrear, Lucille R. Milhouse, Mamie R. Larkin, Mariah Rice, Bethune Rice, Willie C. Rice and Joe Louis Rice.

She is survived by: her children, Josephine Jones and Antonio Jones Sr. Letha; her sister Rosie Kelly (Kinnis); her children, Jerome Jones Sr., Emory Jones Jr. and Patricia Anderson; and her granddaughters, Leatha Skipper and Brenda Grant.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith and Gaston Funeral Services - Birmingham

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June 06

Visitation

Smith & Gaston Funeral Services
102 6th Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211

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June 07

Celebration of life

3937 12th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35234

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June 07

Burial

Zion Memorial Gardens
501 Tarrant Huffman Rd, Birmingham, AL 35217

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