Obituary - May Jones Hooks Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel The morning of Wednesday, February 24, May Jones Hooks slipped peacefully from this troubled world to be welcomed at heaven’s gate by her Savior, her loving husband and family members who had gone before. May was born at home in Candler County on July 22nd, 1926, the third of four daughters of Carson and Patriel May Jones. The four girls grew up on the family farm, sharing one bedroom. After graduation from Metter High School in 1943, she attended Georgia State College for Women ...