Brown Jones

Brown Key Blair Jones, 103, a longtime resident of Columbus, Mississippi, and most recently of West Point, Mississippi, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 14, 2026.

Born on April 25, 1922, in Vernon, Alabama, to the late Dr. John H. Key and Mary Frances Key, Brown grew up in Caledonia, Mississippi. She was a loving mother, a friend to all, and a devoted servant of Christ. Known for her kindness, generosity, and warm spirit, she found joy in tending her yard, serving faithfully in her church, and cooking for those she loved. Over her long life, Brown remained a steady presence of faith, kindness, and devotion to her family and her Lord.

She is survived by her son, William K. Blair and his wife, Patricia; her grandchildren, William K. Blair, Jr. (Sandi), Carroll Blair Stockett (Rob), Perrin Jones Kibler (Bryan), Bethea Jones Smith (Ken), Emily “Mimi” Gholson, and William Webster Gholson (Melissa); and her great-grandchildren, Erika Blair Davis, Bentley Blair, Emerson Blair, Blair Stockett, Carter Stockett, Will Kibler, John Kibler, Kirby Smith Elmy, Carter Smith, Hunter Thomas, Mat Bailey, Lucas Bailey, Andrew Gholson, and Will Gholson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. John H. Key and Mary Frances Key; her sister, Virginia Finn; her brother, John Key, Jr.; and her husbands, Ira B. Blair and William L. Jones.