Obituary of Anissa Jones

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Anissa Jones

Mary Anissa Jones (born March 11, 1958 in Lafayette, Indiana) was a TV child actress who was best known for her role as Buffy Davis on the American TV sitcom, “Family Affair.” Anissa died on August 28, 1976 and her death was reportedly because of an accidental drug overdose on cocaine, phencyclidine, methaqualone, and secobarbital. She died very young at just 18.

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Anissa Jones Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Jones, Anissa
    • Common Name: Anissa Jones
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Lafayette, Indiana, United States
    • Birth Date: March 11, 1958
    • Age: 18 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Mary Jones
    • Occupation: TV Actress
    • Active Years: 1966-1971
    • Net Worth: $2 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream
    • Favorite Color: Crimson
    • Favorite Scent: Dior Sauvage
    • Favorite Actor: Olivia de Havilland

    Anissa's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Mary Anissa Jones
    • Father: John Paul Jones (1929-1974)
    • Mother: Mary Paula Jones (1932-2012)
    • Brother(s):
      • John Paul Jones Jr. (1959-1984)
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: August 28 1976 at age 18
  • Place: Oceanside, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Overdose (accidental-cocaine, phencycidine, methaqualone, and secobarbital)
  • Funeral Arrangements: Private service
  • Interment: Cremated and ashes were scattered over the Pacific Ocean

Category Tags:

TV ActressAmerican Born on March 11th Born in 1958 Born in Indiana Died in 1976 Died at age 18 Died from Overdose

Anissa's Notable Roles:

  • Family Affair

Quotable Quotes:

"Anissa Jones lived a vibrant and spirited life that left an everlasting impact on those around her, her untimely passing was a tragic loss for all who knew and loved her. (V)"

"Anissa Jones had a successful acting career, gaining recognition for her role as Buffy on the TV show "Family Affair," but tragically passed away at a young age due to drug-related complications. (V)"

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