House Resolution 1154
By: Representatives Williams of the 168th and DeLoach of the 167th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Geneva Wilkins Jones; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Mrs. Geneva Wilkins Jones on January 18, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Geneva Wilkins Jones was born on November 6, 1934, a beloved daughter
of Josh Wilkins Sr. and Annie King Wilkins; and
WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, Mrs. Geneva Wilkins Jones was an active
member of True Born Church of Christ Deliverance Center, Inc., in Riceboro, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, she was united in love and marriage to her husband of 70 years, Randolph Jones
Sr., and was blessed with seven remarkable children, Aundry, Randolph Jr., Deborah, Ricky,
Danny, Vonciel, and Edward; 17 wonderful grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, she gave inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern
for her fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding she demonstrated to
her family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, she was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example she made of her life,
she made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous woman, Mrs. Geneva Wilkins Jones will long
be remembered for her love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all
who had the great fortune of knowing her.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Geneva Wilkins
Jones and express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the
family of Mrs. Geneva Wilkins Jones.