Novela Pullin Jones

Novella Pullin Jones transitioned peacefully from this earthly place to be with the Lord on Friday, June 21,2024 at the blessed age of 101, in Normandy Terrace Nursing Home. She was the second child born to Leonard Pullin and Cora Lee Harris Pullin in Waelder, TX. on September 6, 1922. She attended public schools in Waelder, TX. and graduated. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was baptized.

She worked on many jobs during her long lifetime, one as a country school teacher in Waelder, TX. Furthering her education later in life, she attended St. PhilipsCollege Vocational Nursing School, graduated, passed boards then became a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). During her nursing career, she was employed by the Baptist Memorial Hospital for 25-30 years.

Her first marriage was to Clyde Hardaway, Sr. to this union two children were born, Clyde Hardaway, Jr. and Mildred Hardaway Woods. After that marriage resolved she met and married Venoy Jones whom she was married to for over 60 years at his passing in 2009.

Later in life, she moved to San Antonio, TX and united with St. Luke Baptist Church in 1948 under the leadership of Rev. W.J. Johnson, now Rev. Joe E. Barber. During her over 75 Years of membership, she was faithful and an active member in the church and in the community. She participated in many church ministries and presented dramas among other activities. She started the Annual Family and Friends Day, the Nurses Auxiliary, was Mission #1 President for many Years, and she was a member of the Sanctuary Choir. She was a Lifetime member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and a member of the San Antonio Mothers Service Organization. She truly served, loved her church, and loved the Lord.

She was blessed with good health, and was an avid daily walker even up until her mid 90's. She participated in the Neighborhood Walkathon yearly when she was physically able. She loved her family. Planning and hosting Family Reunions was a delight. She enjoyed entertaining and loved having friends and family over for she was indeed a great conversationalist. She was an animal lover and quite fond of her dog “Koco” in his lifetime. She is loved and will certainly be missed.

She is survived by three loving grandsons, Earl (April) Woods Jr., Andre Hardaway, and Marquis Hardaway; one great-grandson Earl Woods, IV; one great- granddaughter Jasmyne Woods; twin great great-grandchildren Aiden Woods and Kaiden Woods; another great great-granddaughter, Harmony Woods; and a host of other relatives and friends. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Venoy Jones; son Clyde Hardaway Jr.; daughter, Mildred Hardaway Woods; parents; and sisters LeEtta Pullin Barnes and Corine Pullin Williams.