Eva Mae Jones was the 6th child of Ocie and Bill Simmons Sr. She was born on Wednesday, June 29, 1955 in Crockett County, TN.
Eva attended and graduated from Central High School in Alamo, Tennessee. After graduation she moved to Indianapolis, Indiana and it has been her home ever since. Eva met and fell in love with Dennis Jones and from this union one daughter was born. Several years later while working at Addison Wesley Publishing Company she met the love of her life, Keith Burton, and was remarried August 18, 2011.
Eva was an exceptionally hard worker. She dedicated her life to providing for her family. She was currently employed as a product processor and trainer at Exel and a package handler for FedEx Ground.
Eva Mae Jones departed from this life on Wednesday July 30, 2014 at the age of 59.
Eva will continue to be loved and cherished by all those she touched. She leaves behind to carry on her memory: (Husband) Keith Burton, (Daughters) Tenisha Jones, Janae Burton, Erika Burton, Annette Turner, (Son) Juan Burton, (Sisters) Sherry Stone-Shelby Stone, Gracie Mathis, (Brothers) Earnest Simmons- Patricia, James Simmons-Brenda, Bill Simmons Jr.-Peggy, (Grandchildren) Ahleiya-Naye'v Davis, JaNylia , Simaya Turner, Javier Turner and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and cherished friends.