With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Phyllis Jones, 71, of Lake City, SC, who passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

Life Reflections

Phyllis Jones, was born May 10, 1954 to Mabel Weathersby and Charles Leslie in Harlem, New York. She entered into eternal rest on October 19, 2025.

Phyllis attended grade school at PS122, Bronx, New York. She graduated from Walton High School in 1971. In 1975,  Phyllis graduated from Fordham University, Bronx, NY.

Phyllis moved to South Carolina around 2015. She attended Greater St. James A.M.E. Church, Lake City, SC. She retired as a property manager in New York.  Phyllis loved to knit, crochet and she enjoyed fishing.

During her time with her son's father, Phyllis was deeply loved by his family. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Perry Jones; her in-laws, Sabrina Ruffin, John R. Crosby, George Crosby, and Fenton Crosby; one brother, Phillip Williams.

Carrying on her legacy are: one son, Kevin Crosby of Bronx, NY; her mother, Mabel Weathersby of Lake City, SC; three grandchildren, Kevin Crosby, Jr. of Bronx, NY, Kalin Crosby and Kailani Crosby both of Harlem, NY; one great grandchild, Kamiya Crosby of Bronx, NY; stepson, Jermaine Jones of New York; stepdaughters, Patriece Jones of Hemingway, SC and Desiree Crosby; her sisters, Nadine Watts, Felicia Coleman and Doreen Crosby; her aunt, Claretta Moore; her in-laws, Debora Williams, Michael Jones and Carol Jones; her nieces, Natalie Johnson, Aiesha Joe and Taushuna; her nephews, Raffaell Chapman, Dammion Williams and Garrett Ruffin, Jr.; special friends, Beverly Jones, Colleen Younger, Geraldine Harden and Vermell Brown; along with a host of other relatives and friends.

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