Redonna Olivia Jones

August 14, 1953 - October 30, 2020

Redonna Olivia Jones was born in Sanford, Florida on August 14, 1953 to Theodore and Idella Jones (both deceased) of Maitland, "Woodbridge", Florida. Redonna attended grammar school at Rosenwald Elementary in Altamonte Springs, FL, and high school at Wymore Tech (formerly Hungerford High School) in Eatonville, FL, earning her Diploma in 1971. In 1978, she graduated Cum Laude from Jones College in Orlando, FL, majoring in business studies. In 2000, she earned a certification in Health Information Technology from Career Training Institute, Orlando, Florida. Redonna was a VPK Teacher for over 15 years and had a passion for education. She earned the distinguished title of Teacher of the Year at Hands on Learning Academy for nine consecutive years. In addition, Redonna was an avid reader and loved to sew. Having shared so much love, unselfishly, she will be greatly missed by her family and her Woodbridge and Forest City communities. She will also be missed by her New Salem Missionary Baptist Church family, where she was a lifelong member. She served in various roles such as: Associate Youth Advisor (27 years) and Church Clerk (6 years). Additionally Redonna represented her church in varying titles within the religious community. A fun time with Redonna was to indulge in her favorite food … BLUE CRABS, a 2-Liter Coke, and her Famous Crab Dip!! Anyone who knows her know that was a sure fast way to put a smile on her face. She leaves to carry on one Sister, Conchita Jones Baldwin (Reginald-deceased) and two Brothers Todd L. Jones and Tony L. Jones (Linda) (deceased). She leaves in her legacy two daughters, Juanita Henry of Maitland, FL and Idella T. Chisolm (Jason) of Volusia County, FL; one God Son, Demetrius Simmons, Maitland, FL and one God Daughter, Shelly Richard, Orlando, FL; Grandchildren: NuNu, DJ, Makayla, Denaisha, Kiyana, Morgan, Antonio, Madisyn, Jason Jr., Great- Grandchildren: Brooklynn & Khai’lyn. Nieces and Nephews: La’Dawn (Terence), LaTesha (Quinton), Donnell (Ashley), Todd Jr., Reginald Jr, Steven (MJ), Brittany, Kimberly and a host of Great Nieces and Great Nephews.