Michelle Jones

Michelle Jones, age 71, left us to be with God on November 15, 2020 at The Cottages of Artesia Gardens. She had a 6 year battle with dementia. Michelle was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. In She was a very loving and caring person who touched so many lives in her 71 years. She is Survived by her Son Kevin, 2 Granddaughters Madisen and Kylee, Daughter in law Heather, Sister in law Judy and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was a second mom to all of Keith and my friends growing up and throughout our lives. Michelle grew up in Southern California attending Arroyo High School, where she played volleyball her freshman year. She enjoyed going to the beach and watching her brother Denis play Baseball. She earned her AA degree in liberal arts at Rio Hondo College. Right after college she worked at Innovative Vocational experts as the office manager, after a few years at IVE she decided to start her own company, transcribing reports, called You Rap I Tap, She would help our high school friends write their essays as well. She then moved to Redondo Beach and worked at Air Products and chemicals as and administrative assistant and system administrator, then she worked at Ortho Neutrogena as a senior marketing coordinator. She then moved to Casta Del Sol in Mission Viejo and worked at Concordia University as the administrative assistant to the Dean of Arts and Sciences. She enjoyed crafting, sewing blankets and bibs for friends. She loved her dogs, Muffin, Ebony, Pebbles and Belle. She was a big time sports fan. She enjoyed watching and cheering on her LA Teams, The Dodgers, Lakers, and Kings, her favorite sport though that she enjoyed watching is Tennis. She attended the2003 French Open. She was an amazing athlete who enjoyed playing soccer, volleyball, softball, but her true passion was on the tennis court. We have so many wonderful memories of Mom like Our family road trips to Ventura to visit our Grandparents and Uncle, spending our days at Seaward beach, and stopping at Spencers gifts in Oxnard on the way home were always incredible adventures, pre cell phone era. She loved attending our baseball games and soccer matches when we were kids and throughout our High School years. Keith and I really enjoyed going to Stimson Park and playing soccer and tennis with mom growing up. I had the privilege to play in the coed doubles round robin at Alta Vista tennis club in Redondo Beach with her, playing and winning with my mom are memories I cherish. Michelle was always a very positive person who was always smiling. She really delighted in helping others. Her missionary trip to Nairobi, Africa bringing sewing machines to donate to the community and show them how to use the machines is one example of Michelle donating her time to help others. Luke 23:43 Jesus replied "I assure you that today you will be with me in paradise"