With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Phostenia Jones, 84, wife of Jim Jones, Jr., of Nesmith, SC, who passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

Life Reflections

Phostenia Loretta Fulmore Jones was the second child born to the late Rich and Carrie Fulmore of Lake City, South Carolina. She was born and raised in Williamsburg County. She entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at her home.

Phostenia was educated in the Williamsburg County School System. She was a 1960 graduate of Cades High School. Phostenia was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She was united in Holy Matrimony to Jim Jones. From this union, they were blessed with three sons.

Upon graduating from high school, she moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With her gentle spirit and soft, radiant smile, she embarked on her journey as a mother, wife, and employee at Sears and Roebuck Company. Upon retirement, she and her husband returned to Nesmith, South Carolina. She worked at the House of Raeford Farms, Inc. for three years.

At an early age, Phostenia accepted Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at Bethesda United Methodist Church. After marriage, she joined Harold O'Davis Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After retirement and retuning to South Carolina, she and her husband joined Friendship United Methodist Church where she served on the stewardess board.

Phostenia enjoyed attending Vital Aging Senior Center in Hemingway, South Carolina. Her favorite activity at the Senior Center was playing bingo. She also like doing crossword puzzles and watching country western shows.

In addition to her parents, Phostenia was preceded in death by: her brothers, Gilbert Fulmore and Richard "Laddie" Fulmore.

Phostenia leaves to cherish her precious memories: her husband, Jim Jones; her three sons, Anthony (Vanessa) Jones, Patrick Jones, and Ryan Jones; siblings, Willard Fulmore, Shirley McLaughlin and Roberta Abraham; sisters-in-law, Jennie Kearson, Sarah Jane McCrea, Alice Proctor, Elouise Fulmore, and Gwen Fulmore; grandchildren, Anthony Jones, Jr., Eric Jones, Christopher Jones, and Samiayah Jones; great grandchildren, Aria Jones, Azori Young, and Amora Jones; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends at 40 McJunkin Road, Nesmith, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.