Clara Bryant Jones Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Clara Bryant Jones of Raleigh, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 21, 2026 at the age of 103. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Clara Bryant Jones to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Malachi Jones, Sr.; her sons, Marvin Jones, Gregory Jones, Timothy Jones, Sr., Malachi Jones, Jr. and Columbus Quincy Jones; and her parents, Mazie Watson Bryant and Columbus Bryant.
She is survived by: her granddaughter April Jones Brown; her great grandchildren, Jeffrie Jones, Jr. and Anthony Sutton; her siblings, Sara Merritt (Tom), Cleo Bunn (Willie), Garnell Bryant, Elbert Bryant, James Bryant (Marie), Joe Bryant, Howard Bryant and Bobby Bryant; her close friend Carrie Sanders; her children, Helen Jones Daniels, Marcia Jones Jefferys, Nina Jones, Beverly Jones Craven, James Jones and Calvin Jones (Theresa); her daughter-in-law Beverly Williams Jones; her brother Roy Bryant (Mary); and her sisters-in-law, Sylvia Jones Bradsher, Ariene Jones and June Jones Sanders. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren, and 24 great-great grandchildren.
