Ms. Mildred Robbins Jones

Mildred Robbins Jones went to her heavenly home at 91 years of age on Monday, February 24, 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Mildred was born on September 8th, 1933 in Oglethorpe, Ga to the late James and Allene Robbins. Survivors are her son, Robert Lewis Jones "Bobby" (Ellen) of Foley,AL; Daughters, Brenda Jones Cromer of Cordele,GA; and Vickie Covington (Jim) of Americus, GA; grandchildren Chuck Payne of Leslie,GA Laura Taunton (Wesley) of Cordele, GA; great grandchildren Layne Taunton (Melina) of Fort Springs, Colorado, Landon Taunton of Cordele, GA Samantha Taunton of Cordele, GA and William Wall of Vienna, GA. She is also survived by a brother, Roy Robbins of Perry, GA; and sisters Jackie Peaster of Andersonville, GA and Leila Ruth Cannington of Clayton, AL. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, James William “Trey” Wall and a sister, Joy Ann Haymore. She worked for Manhattan Shirt Company for 20 years and Textron Automotive for 20 years before retiring in 1998. She continued to keep busy after her retirement, by helping in the cafeteria at Southland Academy. She was a member of Plains Baptist Church. Mildred had a gentle spirit, a kindness in her soul and loving care in her eyes. She will be deeply missed. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to Plains Baptist Church. The family would like to thank the staff of Sumter Hospice and her friends and special caregivers at Sumter Retirement Village. To sign the online guest book and share your condolences with the family, please visit aldridgefuneralservices.com. Aldridge Funeral & Cremation Services is in charge of the arrangements. Pallbearers include; Chuck Payne, Landon Hobgood, Landon Taunton, Wesley Taunton, Jamie Peaster, and Ronnnie Peaster. The Deacons of Plains Baptist Church have been called to serve as honorary pallbearers. A visitation will be held Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from 5:00 P.M to 7:00 PM at the chapel of Aldridge Funeral & Cremation Services. A funeral service will be held Thursday, February 27, 2025 at the Plains Baptist Church starting at 2:00 P.M. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Ms. Mildred Robbins Jones

September 8, 1933 - February 24, 2025