Person of the Day | Pillar of Senatobia Community Ernestine Jones’ Legacy Lives on Through Foundation, 5K Walk

September 11, 2025

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A family portrait with ten men and women standing around one older seated family member

Lifelong Senatobia resident Ernestine Jones spent her life supporting her community as a teacher and proponent of wellness for seniors. Her grandson, Ira Jones, now carries on her legacy through the Ernestine Jones Legacy Foundation, which hosts an annual 5K walk and sponsors a fitness program called Seniors on the Move.

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