Ms. Alvair Julia Jones

Mrs. Alvair Julia Jones, a beacon of open arms, a smile and care to love unconditionally, transitioned to eternal life in her hometown of Fayetteville, North Carolina on March 9, 2024. . Born September 18, 1951, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to the late James Williams and Gladys Walker Williams-Pierce, Alvair’s life was a magical tapestry of never ending love and care for her children, family and friends, and a devout servant to everyone fortunate enough to visit her home Called to eternal life on March 9, 2024, Mrs. Alvair Julia Jones, beloved wife to the late George Curtis Jones and beloved daughter of the late James Williams and Gladys Walker Williams-Pierce. Alvair, affectionately known as Cookie (AKA Ms. Cookie), attended Roosevelt High School, Bronx, NYC. Following marriage, and as a new mother herself, Alvair relocated to Fayetteville, North Carolina. After settling in, she attended Robeson Community College, successfully completed studies in the field of nursing, where she took exceptional pride in administering care to her patients for several years. To know Alvair was to love her! Tenderly known for her endless love for family gatherings, kisses, laughter and the tightest hugs hands down! She loved hard and welcomed all unselfishly! Among her many favorite past-times was cooking, baking and feeding, all fortunate enough to grace her presence, and sit at her kitchen table! Her warm heart was felt both near and far. First to volunteer to bake for church and community functions. First to travel hundreds of miles in show of support to countless milestones, graduations, promotions, births of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, joint venture affairs with family, and/ or friends and community service. To be in the presence of Alvair was to feel loved and cared for. You felt special and of equal importance, she let you know that you were loved and welcome in her home and that there would be a place for you at her kitchen table... Our dear Cookie will be sorely missed. Alvair’s friendships encompassed all aspects of life, and each was special to her. From phone calls, to family outings, to sharing meals and entertaining, to births, or cookouts, near and far, to helping in times of sadness and difficulty, Alvair was up for it all… She was the mother, the wife, the friend who would drive you to your doctor’s appointments, first day of school, first day at work, or to deliver one of the many beautiful, handmade crochet blankets in celebration of the birth of a children. Every moment was an event, and every event was special and deserved to be celebrated. Alvair leaves a legacy of love, guidance, smiles, pinches, pearls of wisdom, and kindness. Alvair leaves to cherish her memories: five children, Craig Patrick, Tanyah Monique, Edward Eugene, Kenneth Mathew and Larry Donnel; three siblings, Ferdinanda Williams-Nichols, Thomas Francis Williams and Efrem Frank Williams;14 grandchildren,11 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews; three stepchildren, Curtis, James and Jason Jones; three brother-in-laws, Kenneth Jones, James Jones, William McEarthern and James McEathern and a multitude of friends. Alvair... A martar, an innovator and authentic, who faced life fearlessly, with readiness and the capacity to warm the hearts of all.

Ms. Alvair Julia Jones

September 18, 1951 - March 9, 2024