Colletta Belle Jones, 86, of Battle Creek, MI passed away on December 28, 2022.
She was bon on September 24, 1936 in Potterville, MI to Earl ad Geraldine (Swick) Vaughn. She was the middle sister of Joan Vaughn and Hankie Hickman. Colletta married Deja Davenport, this marriage ended in divorce. From this marriage her children, Valetta (Kevin) Smith of Battle Creek, Carletta Adams of Maryland, Yvette Paradine of Battle Creek, Sarita (Jim) Conklin of Ceresco, Yvonne (Kim) Davenport of Battle Creek, Arrilla Dawn (David) Myers of Arkansas; were all born. She later married William Jones of Tennessee and from this marriage two sons were born, William "Bucky" Davenport and James Jones. She is also survived by several grandchildren, great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter.
Colletta was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Pansy, who was stillborn; sister, Hankie Hickman; and second husband, William Jones.
Colletta was first and foremost a mother to all of her children. She had a passion for the Detroit Tigers, feeding the birds candles and watching the squirrels, watching games shows and cooking.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Colletta will take place at the Baxter Funeral and Cremation Service on Saturday, January 14, 2023 starting at 11:00 am.
Arrangements entrusted to the Baxter Funeral and Cremation Service, 269-788-9800. www.baxterfuneral.com