Eva Nell Welch

Eva Nell Welch, affectionately known as "Evey," transitioned to her heavenly home on September 25, 2026, at the age of 90 in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on November 26, 1935, in Hazlehurst, Mississippi.

Eva was preceded in death by her parents, John and Gretha Jones; her son, Anthony "Peter" Jones; her great-grandson, Tommy Edwards; her sisters, Lee Etta Sanders (Mack), Willie Mary Jones, and Martha Black; and her brothers, Herbert H. Jones (Elsie), John E. Jones (Pauline), and Wellington "Sonnyboy" (Meredith) Jones.

She leaves to cherish her memory her grandchildren, Dwand Montgomery, Marlana Lowery (Herbert), Mario Davis, Martina Jones Johnson (Leslie), Kazi Hurt, and Brandon Jones; her great-grandchildren, Kendall, Leah, Viper, and Vader Montgomery; Antony and Gabriella Lowery; Maxwell, Mylah, and Aubrey Davis; and Paris Bender; her sisters, Clara Thigpen and Wilma R. Bradley; her brothers, Claude L. Jones (Theresa), and Charles C. Jones (Yvonne); and a host of special nieces and nephews, former foster children, family, and friends.

Eva attended primary school in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, and graduated from high school in Louisiana. She attended Chapel Hill Church with her family, where she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior. After moving to Columbus, Ohio, Eva rededicated her life to Christ under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Charles Booth of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church.

Eva moved to Columbus from the South in 1954 to join family members who had already moved north. In the South, she worked on the family farm. After moving to Ohio, Eva worked for George Pierce's Pierce; Son Photography and Florist Company before eventually becoming the owner and operator of Eva's Florist Shop. She later retired from Ralston Purina in Lancaster, Ohio.

Eva was well known for her generosity, love, humor, and her gift for making everyone feel welcome. She was the ultimate encourager and host, always ready to offer wisdom, laughter, love, and a helping hand. Her presence blessed all who had the opportunity to know her and share in her love.

Her hospitality, wisdom, humor, and love will live on forever in the hearts and lives of those she touched.

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