Salene Denise Jones Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Salene Denise Jones was born on July 4, 1954 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late John Jones, Jr. and Zella Lee Cole. Salene departed this earthly scene on Sunday, October 23, 2016, in her home, Braddock, Pennsylvania. Salene accepted Jesus as her personal savior at the age of 12 and was baptized at Clark Memorial Baptist Church, Homestead, Pennsylvania. Later, Salene moved her membership to Morning Star Baptist Church, West Miffllin, Pennsylvania. Salene graduated from Steel Valley High in June of 1973. Upon graduation, Salene was employed by the former Homestead Steel Mill until they closed. Salene received certifications, including Cosmetology, Travel and Tourism from Sawyer Business School and as a Class B.Commercial Driver. She worked in a variety of industries, namely, as a crane operator, travel agent, cake decorator, daycare owner, school bus driver, Access driver, and as a foster parent, until she was placed on disability by her doctor. Salene even worked at constructing tall buildings very briefly, until she fell from one, having been caught by the seat of her pants. She immediately walked away from that industry. From a very young age, Salene was an avid artist. She was always drawing, painting, crocheting, knitting, sewing creating doll furniture or enjoying a new arts and crafts project. Salene leaves to mourn her passing, two children, her daughter, Elida Denise Jones of Monroeville; her son, Henrico Antonio Jones (Tina) of Scottsdale; her grandson, Alexander Layfayette Jones-Miles of Monroeville; her mother, Zella Lee Cole of Homestead; sisters: Aseneth Bennett (Nicholas) of Rosalyn Farms; Vanessa Tedesco of Homestead: brothers; Harvey Cole, Jr. (Elaine) of Verona: Fred J. Cole of Duquesne; her aunt, Robnet Loving of East McKeesport; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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Salene Denise Jones

July 4, 1954 - October 23, 2016