Andrea V. Jones, lifelong hair stylist

Andrea V. Jones, 53, affectionately known as “Onnie” or “Dre,” of Millsboro, passed away Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.  

Andrea was born in Seaford March 20, 1970, to the late Shirley Jones–Stevenson and Henry Bailey who survives her.  Along with her mother, she is preceded in death by her close friend, Samuel L. Dennis; and her maternal grandparents, Johnny and Retha Jones.

She was a graduate of Sussex Central High School Class of 1989. Andrea had a lifelong career as a hairstylist. She was a member of Emanuels House Church in Millsboro. Watching Family Feud and westerns, walking, cooking, and telling stories were some of her favorite pastimes. Most importantly was spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter, Apple who was the apple of her eye.

In addition to her father, she is survived by two daughters, Roneka V. Jones of Longview, Texas, and Nia V. Jones of Millsboro; five siblings, Shirlene Jones of Felton, Randy Jones (Lorrie) of Milford, Cynthia Jones of Millsboro, Alison Taylor of Millsboro, and Timothy Jones of Millsboro.

She was blessed with one granddaughter, Nieka” Apple” Jones; as well as nieces and nephews, Jerome Smith, Timothy Jones Jr., and Jasmine Jackson. She is also survived by her godparents, Ben and Beverly Singletary; as well as additional nieces and nephews,  aunts, uncles, and dear friends.

A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 29, at St. John 2nd Baptist Church, 26602 Mt. Joy Road, Millsboro, DE 19966, where the viewing will be from 10 a.m. to noon. Interment will follow in the adjoining church cemetery.

Visit Andrea’s Life Memorial webpage and sign her online guestbook at watsonfh.com.