Martha “Louann” Jones passed away on December 1, 2022, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia.
She was predeceased by her parents Mary Jane Owen and William Carl Jones, and her brother Carl William (Bill) Jones Jr. of McDonough, GA.
Louann was a lifelong educator and administrator in Clayton and Henry Counties. She started her career at Lovejoy High School, where she taught social studies. During those years, she helped shape the minds of students, and she had a profound impact on her their lives. In the 90s, she earned Teacher of the Year award honors for her creative approach to learning and her passion for helping students succeed. She then began her career in Education Administration as an Assistant Principal, serving Pates Creek Elementary School and Luella Middle School. During her tenure, it was clear she had a talent for leadership and administering a school at a high level. She later earned a promotion to open one of Henry County’s newest and largest campuses, Ola Middle School, where she served until she retired.
Louann was a graduate of Morrow High School and was a talented athlete. After graduating, she received a scholarship to attend Jacksonville State University to play Women’s Basketball. She later transferred to Reinhardt University, where she received an Associate Degree and later completed her BA in Education at Mercer University (then Tift College). Midway through her career, she earned a Masters and Specialist in Education degree from The University of West Georgia.
Louann was a true renaissance woman. She was an athlete, participating in many sports: basketball, golf, softball, tennis, marathon running, and coached girls’ basketball during her tenure as Assistant Principal at Luella Middle School. She also had a love for nature and travel, visiting nearly every US state and territory.
Louann is survived by her nephew William Robert Jones, Chattanooga, TN; aunt Elizabeth (Bess) Owen Strawn, Monticello, GA; cousins Daniel Strawn Jr., Monticello, GA, and Christopher Owen Strawn, Atlanta, GA; Colton (Sarah) Strawn, Owen Robert Strawn, Clover, SC; and Clint Daniel Strawn of Milledgeville, GA.
A celebration of Louann’s life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, and based on Louann’s love for animals and children, please consider a donation in her memory to Butts Mutts / PO BOX 474 / Jackson, GA 30233, or contact a local school and offer to pay off a lunch account of a student in need.
Funeral arrangements are in the care and professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville. 706-754-6256.
