Ariyah Jones' Obituary
Ariyah Jones, 10, of Columbia, slept into the arms of Jesus on Friday, June 7, 2019, at home. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 14, 2019, at 3:00 PM at Friendship Baptist Church in Columbia.
Ariyah was born to Deon Jones & Sharita Graham on June 22, 2008 at Women’s and Children’s hospital in Columbia, MO. She passed away at her grandparents (John Payne and Jamera Graham) home on June 07, 2019. Ariyah Jones was known as a “Little Diva” and was loved by many.
She is survived by her Parents Deon (Miranda) Jones, and Mother Sharita Graham.
Her grandparents: John Payne and Jamera Graham; Earlene Jones.
Her siblings: Ariaun Graham; Shydai’a Jackson; Shaquille Jackson; Antorrie Cowans; Kiera Bush; Tyrae Bush; D’Aveon Jones; Daquan Jones; Hezeki Jones; Mailiah Bradshaw
Her Aunts & Uncles: Nikki Graham; Adrian Graham; Bishop & Elisha Denny; Lester & Monette Jones; Mark & Fontella Jones; Joe & Sonya Rowles; Jeff & Rosea Jones; Ricky & Kathy Jones; Clyde Jones; Heather Jones; Rodney Jones.
She has great-great aunts and uncles, and many cousins, family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her Grandpa Ernest Jones; Aunt Carol Jones; Uncle Darrell Jones, and a lot of great aunts, uncles, and cousins.
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