Meade Barner Jones, 89, of Kennett Square, died peacefully on Saturday, March 28, at Kendal at Longwood. She was the wife of L. Davis Jones, who died in 1984, and with whom she shared 38 years of marriage.
She was born in Richmond, Va. and grew up in Norfolk, Va. She was the daughter of the late David Meade and Nelle McClendon Barner.
Meade led a long and rich life and enjoyed success in a number of endeavors. An accomplished vocalist, she was invited to audition for a leading role in a Broadway musical at the age of 16. She met Lt. Davis Jones, USNR, in Norfolk when he returned from deployment in the South Pacific theatre. They were married in January of 1946 and settled in suburban Philadelphia, where their three children were raised.
She became very interested in horticultural activities through her participation with the Twin Valleys Garden Club, where she served as president. Her eye for flower arranging was recognized by the judging staff of the renowned Philadelphia Flower Show, who awarded her a second best in show ribbon. She also received an award for her work from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.
Her great love for history led to a long association with the Valley Forge Historical Society, where she was a board member and president. She ably guided the society during a period of major new initiatives, including "Valley Forge: The Reality and the Symbol," an innovative exhibition that examined the history and significance of the Continental Army’s difficult encampment at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777-78.
Meade was a long-standing member of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Daughters of the American Revolution. She also served on the board of the Wharton Esherick Museum, the Brinton Family Association and the Hickman, a Friends senior community in West Chester. She was a member of Birmingham Friends Meeting in Birmingham Township.
Survivors include a sister, Jane Johnson, three children, Davis Jones and wife Tami, Brinton Jones and wife Annette, Carter Jones Meyer and husband, Bruce Meyer, along with three grandchildren, Davis Jones and his wife Debbie Lee, Susanna Jones, Carter Robison Meyer and great grandson Koa Lee Jones.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Kendal at Longwood for their care and kindness to Meade and the family during the five years that she lived there.
A Memorial Meeting for Worship will be held at 2:00 Friday afternoon, April 3, at the Birmingham Friends Meeting, 1245 S. Birmingham Road. Burial will be private.
To leave an online condolence, please visit www.griecocares.com
Arrangements by the Kuzo &Grieco Funeral Home Kennett Square.
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