Charlotte S. Jones,72, a resident of Baton Rouge passed away Tuesday night November 10, 2026 at her home. She was known as Charlotte to her coworkers and associates but was loving called Sherry by her family and close friends. She graduated as Valedictorian of Enon High School Class of 1972 and attended Sullivan Vocational School to obtain a business degree. Sherry then began a long career in accounting with the Louisiana State Treasury Department. Even after retiring from full-time duty, she continued in a part-time role for several years, before ultimately retiring earlier this year, totaling over 50 years of service to the state. Sherry loved reading, especially long sagas and she enjoyed watch fantasy style movies. She took several trips to the Smokey Mountains with her sisters, and always loved the holidays with family. Her Sisters’ Christmas get-together every year was always special and also Thanksgiving together to enjoy delicious chicken ‘n dumplins and all the fixings. Sherry was a joy to be around because she loved entertaining others and making them laugh. She had a special place in her heart for her pet cat “Quinn”. Sherry was dearly loved by her family and all that knew her and she will be truly missed.
Survived by:
Grandson: Christian Nathan Jones and his mother Wanda Bankston Jones both of Franklinton
2 Sisters and a Brother in law: Carolyn and Sal Scimemi of Baton Rouge,
Marlene Tannehill of the Oak Grove Community
Also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends
She was preceded in death by her son Jonathan Michael Jones, parents Steve T. Jones and Mamie Passman Jones, brother and sister in law Robert and Pat Jones and other family members.
Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home (1109 Bene Street, Franklinton) on Sunday November 15th from 12;00 pm until 2:00 pm. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 2:00 pm Sunday with Rev. Leroy McElveen officiating. Burial will follow in the Tyson Cemetery.
