Jane A Jones Zmora's Obituary
Jane Annis Jones Zmora, 84, of Caledonia, MS passed away in the early morning on November 19, 2024. Jane is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Bob Jones and Dick Jones and her loving sister, Judith Elaine Jones Whitcomb, as well as her beloved husband, Norman Zmora, whom she was married just shy of 55 years.
Jane lived for 50 plus years in California where she worked for many years as an Operations Manager for the stock exchange. Once retired from the workforce, Jane took a part time job at the local YMCA in La Jolla and volunteered for many years helping with the American Cancer Society, the La Jolla police station, and the many more local organizations.
Jane made Mississippi her home, coming to live with her nephew, Troy, and his wife in 2021 after the loss of the love of her life, Norman, passed away. She spent the remaining few years surrounded by her loving and adoring family and considered herself to be a transplanted “sweet southern mess.” She always had a contagious laugh and a good sense of humor.
Jane is survived by numerous nephews and nieces, Stan Jones (Kathleen) of Santa Fe, NM, Shelly (Bernie) Grisaffi of Caledonia, MS, Troy (Leigh) Kriley of Caledonia, MS, Paul (Maggie) Fahn of Sunnyvale, CA, Jim (Ping) Fahn of Oakland, CA, Jason Cushner (Sarah Bertucci) of Estes Park, CO, and Stefani (Kyle) Hartsfield of Richmond, VT as well as her dear sisters-in-law, Charlotte (Stan) Fahn of Hastings-on-Hudson, NY and Marion Zmora Cushner of Williston, VT. She also leaves behind numerous great and great-great nephews and nieces and cousins, all of whom she loved so dearly. She also leaves behind many friends and precious caretakers from Generations of Vernon.
A memorial service was held in her honor at Lowndes Funeral Home, in Columbus, MS. She is now at rest next to her beloved husband, Norman, at the Shalom Tikvah Mausoleum in Greenwood Memorial Park in San Diego, CA.
In lieu of flowers, charitable donations in Jane’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society and to Computers2Kids, a local non-profit organization where Jane volunteered, that refurbishes and distributes computers to under-served children in the San Diego area.
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