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Lafayette - Demetra Janell Jones. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 11:00 am at The Christian Life Center in Lafayette for Demetra Jones, 46, who passed away peacefully on September 27th 2025 at 10:25 AM. Demetra was born from the union of Jelester and the late Deborah J. Jones on October 7, 1978. She was later made a big sister from the births of her brothers Dwayne and Joseph. Demetra was the proud mother of her daughter, Jelissa Jones. Jelissa was the sparkle in her mother’s eye and the sole motivation for her valiant struggle to defy the odds and stay with us for as long as she could. Demetra spent many years in the trucking industry as a Brokerage Manager. She was very respected by her peers and supervisors alike. She was employed with Janel Group at the time of her death. Demetra leaves to mourn her daughter, Jelissa Jones of Lafayette, Jelissa's father James Sinegal, her father, Jelester Jones of Lafayette, her two brothers, Dwayne and Joseph Jones, her uncles, Willie E. Williams and his wife Henrietta, of Dry Prong, LA, Uncle Andrew Jones, Uncle Clayton Paul Williams, Uncle Richard Jones of Alexandria and Aunt Carrie Mae Jones of Alexandria, LA and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and especially her dear workplace friends who continuously supported her throughout her illness. She was preceded in death by her mother, Deborah J Jones, maternal grandparents, Willie and Gladys Williams, and an aunt, Doris E. Williams. Paternal grandmother Pearline Reed. The family and friends of Demetra wish to thank the staff of the Calcutta House for providing such compassionate care to our loved one in her time of need. Their acts of kindness will not long be forgotten. “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes: and there will no longer be any death; there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away.” Revelation 21:4. “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18. In lieu of flowers , the family request donations be made to Hospice of Acadiana's Calcutta House. https://hospiceacadiana.com/hoa/donate Please choose Calcutta House in memory of Demetra Jones

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Demetra Janell Jones

October 7, 1978 - September 27, 2025