Lois C. Howell Whitfield Jones, 100, of Huntington St., New Haven, fell asleep in death on Monday, May 4, 2009, after a brief illness.
Mrs. Jones, the daughter of the late William B. and Matilda W. Howell, was born December 12, 1908 in Brockton, MA.
She was the widow of the late Hiram C. Whitfield and the late Clifton C. Jones.
Mrs. Jones was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and prior to retiring was employed at Yale University.
She is survived by daughters, Dolores Whitfield Daniels (Charles) and Andrea L. Whitfield, both of New Haven; a stepdaughter, Barbara Brown of New Jersey; daughters-in-law, Thelma Whitfield of West Haven and Joyce Whitfield of New Haven; 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; a great-great grandchild; and other relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by her sons, Hiram Whitfield, Jr., Kenneth Whitfield and Alfred Whitfield; a daughter, Marilyn Whitfield; a sister, Marie Howell Cornwell; a brother, Badger Howell; and a grandson.
A memorial service to celebrate Mrs. Jones’ life and legacy will be held Friday, May 8, 2009, at 11:00 A.M. at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. Online guestbook available at www.curvinkcouncil.com