Sylvia Jones

Sylvia Amaya Jones, 59, of Salinas, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday, March 6, 2011 after a brave fight with cancer. She was born Jan. 24, 1952, in Salinas, to Bruno P. Amaya and Cecilia R. Amaya. She attended Alisal High School then Heald Business College and soon after began her dedicated 36 year career at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. She was married to Willie James Jones Jr. on July 8, 1978, and would have celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary this year. She loved spending time with her family, her cats Princess and Jasper, crafts and tech gadgets. She will be remembered for her open giving heart and the special touch she added to everything. She is survived by her husband, Willie J. Jones Jr. of Salinas daughters Ciciley J. (Louis) Moore of Grand Rapids, MI Cassandra C. Jones of Las Vegas, NV granddaughter Amaya M. Moore of Grand Rapids mother, Cecilia R. Amaya of Manteca great aunt Isabel Bessinger of Salinas brothers Edward (Maria) Amaya of Salinas John Amaya of Manteca Richard Amaya sisters Carmen (Phillip)Nava Bernice (Felix) Amaya all of Salinas She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and cousins. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, ww5.komen.org or Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 10 at Healey Mortuary 405 N. Sanborn Road, Salinas. Inurnment to take place on Saturday, March 12, 1pm at Garden of Memories Cemetery 850 Abbott St. Salinas.