Sifford, Zelma E. Jones– age 86, of Knoxville, born in Philadelphia, TN to Minnie Lee Jones and Charlie Murdock.  When Heaven’s gates opened July 4, 2011, God welcomed her home.  She blessed everyone she knew with her loving spirit and kind heart.  Mother Sifford was a faithful member of Tabernacle Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Brenda L. Harris; sisters, Clara Claybon and Barbara Whaley; brother, Harold “Sassie” Jones and grandson, William Andre Ealey.  She is survived by a loving family and many friends to include daughters, Sandra (Edwin) Campbell and Janice (William) Wykle; brother, Thomas E. Jones of Chicago, IL; brother-in-law, Carl Whaley of Cleveland, TN; grandchildren, Kirk and Charles (Anthonia) Harris, Brandon (LaSonda) Campbell, all of Dallas, TX, Zahn C. Ealey of Tecoma, WA, Brian (Doreatha) and Pamela Campbell, Amanda Wykle, all of Knoxville and Patrick Barnes of Durham, NC; twenty-three great grandchildren, five great great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends at Broadway Towers and her beloved Tabernacle Church family.   On Monday, July 11, 2011 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, the family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the funeral service to follow.  Pastor Christopher Battle officiating.  Interment will be Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Highland South.  The service will conclude with a full dove release.  Family and friends are gathering at 305 Chilhowee Drive.

This obituary was posted on Monday, July 4th, 2011 at 2:45 am.
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