Charlotte June Jones
September 7, 1948 ~ October 17, 2026
Born in:
Buckhannon, West Virginia
Resided in:
Weirton, West Virginia
Charlotte June Jones,78, of Weirton, West Virginia, died at her home on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
She was born on September 7, 1948, in Buckhannon, West Virginia. She was the second child born to the late Arland Ray and Birti Frances Sayre Hunt.
Charlotte grew up in Buckhannon, where she learned early in life the value of hard work, determination, and perseverance. She graduated from Buckhannon-Upshur High School, a journey that required her to walk seven miles round-trip each school day. That same determination and strong work ethic would remain with her throughout her life.
Charlotte married Ray E. Adams, and together they made their home in Weirton, West Virginia. They shared a love of adventure, especially traveling across the United States on their motorcycle, creating memories and seeing the country together. Sadly, Ray passed away on September 23, 1999.
An independent woman with an entrepreneurial spirit, Charlotte was never afraid of hard work or taking on a new challenge. She established her own business providing shop towels to local automotive repair shops. Throughout her working years, she also served as a nurse’s aide at Weirton Osteopathic Hospital and Weirton Geriatric Center. Her varied career included employment at Gabriel Brothers and the Hancock County Sheltered Workshop. Whatever the job, Charlotte approached it with dedication, a strong sense of responsibility, and a willingness to do whatever needed to be done.
Charlotte was a woman of deep convictions and old-fashioned values. She believed in doing things the right way, standing by her word, and telling it exactly as she saw it. There was little room for sugarcoating with Charlotte. Her philosophy was simple: “The way it is, is the way it is.” She was strong-willed, straightforward, and unapologetically herself. Yet beneath that tough exterior was an incredibly generous heart. A respected and dependable neighbor, Charlotte was the kind of person who would quite literally give someone the shirt off her back. If someone needed help, she was there.
Her faith was an important part of her life, and she found spiritual nourishment and fellowship at Chapel Hill Wesleyan Church.
Charlotte was happiest outdoors, whether hunting deer, casting a fishing line, or tending to her flower beds. She appreciated the simple pleasures of nature and took pride in the beauty of the flowers she grew. She also had a special place in her heart for her dogs, who brought her companionship and unconditional love.
Although Charlotte was old-school in many ways, she also had an adventurous side. In addition to her motorcycle travels with Ray, she experienced the thrill of riding in a helicopter, flying in an airplane, and going on a cruise with her nieces, Chrissy, Brenda, Kimmy and Alicia. With her characteristic humor and satisfaction, she jokingly declared that she had checked everything off her bucket list.
Charlotte lived life on her own terms. She worked hard, spoke her mind, loved her family, helped her neighbors, and never pretended to be anyone other than herself. Those who knew her will remember her strength, her generosity, her determination, and the unmistakable personality that made Charlotte one of a kind.
In addition to her parents, Charlotte was preceded in death by her first husband, Ray E. Adams, on September 23, 1999; her second husband, Charles W. Jones, on December 25, 2014; her daughter, Penny Anderson, in 2018; her brother, Melvin Ray Hunt; and her sister, Norma Jean Hunt.
She will be remembered with love by her son, Rodney (Ronda) Adams; her daughter, Cindy Gentry; her brother, Gary (Nora) Sayre; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Visitation will be held Friday from 11 AM until 1 PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV, where funeral services will begin at 1 PM.
Pastor Mike Lavelle will preside.
Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Weirton, West Virginia.
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Services
Visitation: October 23, 2026 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-3219
www.grecohertnick.com
Funeral: October 23, 2026 1:00 pm
Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-3219
https://www.grecohertnick.com
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I’m so glad I brought mom to see you for her birthday back in the spring and we sat at your kitchen table for hours after we had lunch with you. And your bathroom still is decorated with butterflies, just like when we were little! It was such a great time to be with you and mom while you hung out. You guys were kidding and giggling, just like old times when you’d come to stay with us for Thanksgiving. Mom is truly missing you; she calls you her sister and cries that you’ve gone. Even so, I know as a fact that she cherishes all the cool memories you two made together, all the false teeth smiles over your guys’ true silliness …I’m grateful to you that you gave her so, so many laughs! You were the only aunt I’ve had for so so long- you’re already so deeply missed, Aunt Charlotte! Lots of love to you in heaven <3
