Dyanne Ricks Jones Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Dyanne Ricks Jones (East Orange, New Jersey), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Dyanne left this world on May 12, 2025 at the age of 75, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Dyanne Ricks Jones or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
As Dyanne departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Dyanne. Though Dyanne may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Ricks and Lucille Lancaster Ricks; her mother-in-law Bernice Jones-Woods (Elijah); and her siblings-in-law, Randy Blakeney and Phyllis Burrell.
She is survived by: her husband Melvin Jones, Sr.; her children, Kaylan (Damon) and Melvin, Jr. (Lia); her sisters, Lumaria Blakeney and Bernice Hall; and her niece Dr. Tiffany Blakeney. She is also survived by cousins, countless friends.
