Parents:
Father: Faustino Perez
Mother: Benedicta Malate Perez
Filomena was born in Tolosa, Leyte, Philippines. She departed this life peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2015, surrounded by family and friends by her side at Norfolk Sentara Heart Hospital.
On July 17, 1968, she married Albert W. Jones with whom she had one child, Alisha F. Jones.
She was a native of the Philippines and came to the United States as a military spouse. On July 30, 1980, Filomena was granted naturalization and became a citizen of the United States of America. The majority of her employment was dedicated to the Food Service Industry where she was employed with the Department of Defense Dependent Schools. She is of Catholic faith. She had a passion for cooking and she truly loved playing Bingo.
Siblings included sisters Dorethea Perez (deceased), Maxima Perez (deceased), Susana Perez (deceased), Genoveba Perez (deceased) and one brother Pedring Perez (deceased), Edith Foster and sister/niece Linda Tipton.
Proceeded in death by her husband, Albert W. Jones and step-daughter, Lynneta J. Thomas. She leaves behind a daughter, Alisha Faye Jones, granddaughters Cassidy Mykhail Simmons, Jahri Meriweather, Demetria Thomas and a grandson, Jabari McGee. She also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and in-laws that loved her dearly.
Filomena Perez Jones
November 22, 1936 - October 24, 2015
11/22/1936 - 10/24/2015
Past Services
Visitation
Friday October 30, 2015
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Southside Chapel
5033 Rouse Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 422-4000 | Directions
5033 Rouse Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 422-4000 | Directions
Service
Saturday October 31, 2015
12:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Southside Chapel
5033 Rouse Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 422-4000 | Directions
5033 Rouse Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 422-4000 | Directions
Cemetery
Monday November 02, 2015
11:00 am
Albert G. Horton Memorial Veteran Cemetery
5310 Milners Rd.
Suffolk, VA 23434
757-255-7217 | Directions
5310 Milners Rd.
Suffolk, VA 23434
757-255-7217 | Directions
Grandma Nina you know I struggle dealing with these situations. I often think about you and wish there was one more time to see you. However I know God makes no mistakes. You are now with A.W. and my mother, I know it’s a party. 🙂
No matter what, when I seen you, I never felt any different and for that you are my grandmother! I’m sorry I couldn’t be there physically but you are in my prayers daily. Don’t you worry about us here, we are going to get it together. Watch over me please, I need all the help I can get!
I just want to say your mother was a very beautiful sweet and loving person she will truly be missed my condolences to you and your entire family love Fred
TO ALL OF OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS: {PRAYING WITHOUT CEASING FOR YOU} JESUS CHRIST / YESHU AH MASHIACH, IS YOUR ANSWER FOR ALL THINGS. HE KNOWS, HE SEES, HE CARES!!! WE LOVE YOU!
Matthew 6:33
Matthew 6:33 – King James Version (KJV)
{vs} – 33 – But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during this difficult time. Although I cant be there, we are with you in spirit. I knew your Mom many years and she was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed. God bless !
To all the family… Nina will truly be missed by many. Alisha you are in our prayers. We love you.
Alisha-Wanda and I pray you feel the presence of God and fri ends to help you carry the load of your great loss. Wanda & Ray Janice – Amarillo, Tx
Our thoughts and prayers are with during this difficult time.
Alisha I am truly sorry for your loss, I pray god gives you strength and eases your pain in the days to come. You are always in our prayers and I am here for you if you need me.
Our dearest sympathy to you and your family .
I am so sorry for your loss,please accept my sincere condolences. May the God of all comfort sustain you as you await the promises found at John 5:28,29 and Rev. 21:4 where God promises to do away with all the things that cause us suffering and pain including death here on the earth forever. It is my sincere hope that these thoughts comfort your family at this time.
Lauraj