A celebration of the life of Martha "Louann" Jones, 63, will be held on a later date.
Ms. Jones passed away Dec. 1, 2022, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.
Born Aug. 3, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Mary Jane Owen and William Carl Jones. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Carl William "Bill" Jones Jr. of McDonough.
Louann was a lifelong educator and administrator in Clayton and Henry counties. She started her career at Lovejoy High School where she taught social studies. During those years, she helped shape the minds of students and she had a profound impact on their lives. In the 90's, she earned Teacher of the Year award honors for her creative approach to learning and her passion for helping students succeed. She then began her career in Education Administration as an Assistant Principal, serving Pates Creek Elementary School and Luella Middle School. During her tenure, it was clear she had a talent for leadership, and administering a school at a high level. She later earned a promotion to open one of Henry County's newest and largest campuses, Ola Middle School, where she served until she retired.
Louann was a graduate of Morrow High School and was a talented athlete. After graduating, she received a scholarship to attend Jacksonville State University to play Women's basketball. She later transferred to Reinhardt University, where she received an Associate Degree and later completed her BA in Education at Mercer University (then Tift College). Midway through her career, she earned a master’s and Specialist in Education degree from the University of West Georgia.
Louann was a true renaissance woman. She was an athlete, participating in many sports; basketball, golf, softball, tennis, marathon running, and coached girls’ basketball during her tenure as Assistant Principal at Luella Middle School. She also had a love for nature and travel, visiting nearly every US state and territory.
Louann is survived by her nephew, William Robert Jones of Chattanooga, Tennessee; aunt, Elizabeth (Bess) Owen Strawn of Monticello; cousins, Daniel Strawn Jr. of Monticello, Christopher Owen Strawn of Atlanta, Colton (Sarah) Strawn, and Owen Robert Strawn, all of Clover, South Carolina, and Clint Daniel Strawn of Milledgeville.
In lieu of flowers, and based on Louann's love for animals and children, please consider a donation in her memory to Butt's Mutts, PO Box 474, Jackson, GA 30233, or contact a local school and offer to pay off a lunch account of a student in need.
Funeral arrangements are in the care and professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville.