Blaming the quack doctor for the death of Anissa is such a cop out. He was so silly making faces at us and waving. Thanks so much for doing this work already and being so respectful towards Anissa and her family. I think the saddest part in all of this is that she seemed like a young lady who had a lot of love to give but couldn't find it in return so she turned to drugs and the wrong crowd. Anissa deserved a much better life than what she got. Did Anissa speak or understand Arabic from her grandparents or mother? I watched Family Affair because my name is Brian Keith O'Hara, my Mom would never admit it, but I suspect that she had a crush on Brian Keith. Would have liked to see Cissy get married and the twins enter their teens. So her body was cremated and her ashes were scattered in the Pacific Ocean. WESLEY MASON OLDS of AMHERST, MASS, January 23, 1933 - March 11, 2022. And, her family life was hellish. I think that's part of the reason that she got caught up with the wrong crowd as well, she seemed like a person who was looking for love and acceptance but could never find it and it also seemed as if everyone around her looked at her as their own personal bank. West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA, Oceanside, San Diego County, California, USA. She was an actress, known for To Rome with Love (1969), The Trouble with Girls (1969) and Family Affair (1966). Much has been said about Paula and her daughter but I've never seen any credible evidence that her mom physically abused her. 2020. Her father had been on the faculty at Purdue University and after relocating to California, had a position in in aerospace engineering. I remember him being so kind but so sad at the same time. The ambient temperature was 75 degrees. Just curious. Paul begged everyone to find, it for him. She had relatives there, they used to live in Westminster California but moved to the Detroit area because of a business opportunity. by Anissa Gray read by various narrators . The movie had other actors who went on to fame. Also, to label Anissa as a woman is absurd. As we all do. The father is dead, the brother dies in the early 80's and the mother, while alive, never really was approached or maybe never wanted to do an interview about Anissa or publish any pictures she may have had of her. Im saddened to know the role was so burdensome to her. The drugs were no doubt a release for her.None of us walked in her shoes; we will never know how she felt during her final days on this earth. 3. Having spent a lot of time in the Middle East myself, her blonde hair could merely be an off-shoot from her moms bloodline such as Persia (which is known today as Iran). I was born after she died. We have set your language to Thanks for this! This is by far the most information I have ever read about Anissa Jones. Oh I get it, Anissa Jones was special for no reason whatsoever than her looks - - how many other kids were just as generous and kind ? "Family Affair" premiered on CBS in September 1966 and tells the story of Bill Davis (Brian Keith), who has to raise his dead brother's children 15-year-old Cissy (Kathy Garver), and 5-year-old twins Buffy (Anissa Jones) and Jody (Johnny Whitaker). He bought Anissa a guitar for, her 13th birthday. They were Lebanese or Syrians, this is why they were in Detroit. The houses air conditioning was on. Susan Olson was in the movie. Her hard-driving mother enrolled Anissa in dance classes at the tender young age of four. Pronounced (Uh-nee-suh), her name is Lebanese and means "Little Friend." . When fans called her Buffy she politely insisted on being called Anissa. And as Jones got older, she began to see her role as babyish.. She eventually stopped going to school in 1975, per Groovy History. She was enrolled in dance classes by her mother when she was two years old. Both are the sameGarbage. Family Affair was my get away from reality as a child. I still have the Buffy doll. Her last TV appearance was in 1971 on the The Dick Cavett Show. It was the last time I visited. Hoping to make ends meet and to bide away time until her eighteenth birthday when she would receive royalties fromFamily Affair, Anissa took a job at Winchells Donut Shop at 8139 Manchester Avenue in Playa Del Rey. I can easily see how she ran astray. I think i read somewhere susan Neher is gay now , but hey I was 8 and regret nothing. Would she have finally come to terms with her Buffy character and go on talking tours to speak with fans of the show? It would have driven her crazy that people remember her as the star of "Family Affair," because she never saw herself that way. I'm way east of Playa Del Rey & Westchester High School I need to visit including 100 Rees Street where Anissa & Paul lived. Mary Anissa Jones was born in West Lafayette, Indiana to Purdue students John P. Jones and Mary P. Tweel on March 11, 1958. I have counseled many to no avail. Instead, with her family life in disarray, Jones started turning to drugs and shoplifting. Tanya LaPratt Office Manager at H&R Block Canada Selkirk, MB. She is drawn back into her group of friendsincluding her old crush, Sophie's brotherand learns a horrifying secret. That applies to Mary Anissa Jones too. Try again. TwitterThis is thought to be the last photo of Anissa Jones, who died in August 1976. He spotted his prey driving up, Manchester and moved in on Anissa. Paula Jones overworked Anissa, not allowing her to have any breaks or time off during her time on Family Affair. That August, she died of a drug overdose. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Jones was given a small, private service. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. The last time we saw him was at The Shack restaurant. Her death cast a shadow over the feel-good show that entertained an entire generation of television viewers.The Heartbreaking Death of Anissa Jones, Buffy from Family Affair Loved the article. After her eighteenth birthday, Anissa would receive her $70,000 trust fund and $107,800.00 in US Savings Bonds from herFamily Affairearnings (paltry by todays standards). Could go either way. According to the autopsy report, several drugs were present in Jones' system at the time of her death, including, barbiturates, phencyclidine, cocaine, and Quaaludes. When Family Affair was canceled in 1971, Jones declared that she wanted to work only in movies. Has anyone noticed how VERY different Anissa looks from her mother Mary Paula Jones and/ or father or, her younger brother Paul? The show hit number 1 in the ratings, turning Buffy and Jody into household names. And the end tells me that she was making definite plans to get that better life, but 'that one last night' before getting all-adult and accountable ruined all that. He mom was right for feeling concern. Try again later. Although Earl was nothing more than a janitor, Anissa saw him as a kind friend. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? He was just 24 years old. Anissas first role was in a commercial for breakfast cereal. Trade Mark (1) Curly Pigtails. You can always change this later in your Account settings. She died on August 28, 1976 in Oceanside, California, USA. On September 1, 1976 her ashes were scattered over the Pacific Ocean. Officer Graf arrived at 12:37 p.m., I have been told he has posted in this forum under the name of Old Marine or something close to that and is a member of the other forum. Well, these types of coincidences happen to me quite a bit. UPDATE: Eight years later her brother Paul also died from a drug overdose. Thanks for posting. Following the cancellation of Family Affair, Anissa Jones attempted to jump from television to the movies. Comment. Anissa Jones was born on March 11, 1958 in West Lafayette, Indiana, USA. With her blond pigtails and eager smile, Anissa . Tell me if it doesn't sound disturbing to you. Interesting, I know Anissa hated her freckles. I spent a lot of time in that area in the 1970s. Her life came to a tragic end at the age of 18 when she died of a drug overdose at a friends house in 1976. They finally had some sense of stability. Anissa's first role was in a commercial for breakfast cereal. I believe Lou bought it.I used to watch 'Family Affair' all the time, and sometimes watch the reruns, but it makes me sad. An hour later her friends would find Anissa dead. I feel so drawn to Anissa's tragic story at times which is why I ended up here.. After reading this, what a treasure the world lost to drugs. You have stars like Corey Haim, Drew Barrymore, Amanda Bynes, Macaulay Culkin so many kids went through their own private hell after being tossed aside by the same industry that made them who they were.Many of these young stars not only had their innocence robbed from them but they also were robbed of appropriate compensation for their hard work and sacrifices.Anissa fell into the same trap that claimed the lives of so many other child actors. I just always felt a connection to her for some reason. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Not only did Jones struggle professionally, but her family life had become a source of stress as well. She received a little less than $200,000, which she blew almost immediately, Mark recalled. Have you written anything else on her? She was 18. Steve Hanford, Jones' friend, said, "The night Anissa died was weird. Many think that Jones' troubles started when she was very young and only escalated as she got older. These people were users and not friends and I wonder if there was ever a point where Anissa realized this?I watched the Reelz episode and watching how they pieced things together, the big question I had was if she was in that bad a state after she left her friends bedroom and staggered back into hers, then why was she naked when they found her? Allen Koven took her keys and left at 9:30 a.m. Carla Machado testified that she found her dead after showering just before 11:30, however no phone call was placed to the paramedics until 12:29 p.m. (Hence Candy McGirrs recollection of the ensuing panic, phone calls, and call to her parents to come pick her up. 2. The names are organized in alphabetical order by the surname (i.e. Sharon was very talented, enjoying many crafts such as sewing and painting, and she loved to cook. She had an older brother. Add to your scrapbook. Did you know her personally? She wanted to live a normal life as a teenager and not still portraying a 7 year old. After watching a special on Reels about Anissa this past weekend, my husband and I decided to Google the family. 1. Year should not be greater than current year. I just ran Google Maps and it has changed its name to Yum, Yum Donuts. Even from Atlanta, I had heard about Cal's commercials which were world famous; to give you the flavor. The coroner who examined Jones reported she died from one of the most severe drug overdoses he had ever seen. anissa has 1 job listed on their profile. We just didnt know it back then. However, she had a difficult time living on the straight and narrow, and she went back to shoplifting and using drugs. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Well said! Also known as Carlos A Jones, A Jones. In 1965 at the age of 6, Jones's first TV appearance was in a commercial. On August 28th, 1976, while attending a party at her friend Helens house, at 2312 Littler Lane in Oceanside, Anissa would take one of her healthy doses of barbiturates, phencyclidine, cocaine and methaquaalone (what a party girl). The juveniles claimed they did not know she was dead until sometime between 11:00 a.m. and 11:30. Once Family Affair was canceled, she still got some guest starring roles. Includes Address (20) Phone (4) Email (9) See Results. There were no roles she was interested in pursuing, so Jones decided to live a normal life away from the spotlight (via AmoMama) and enrolled at Westchester High School in Los Angeles. After Anissa died, Granny would occasionally do things with Paul, but spent all her time venting vicious hatred of Paula. She was later distracted by finding that Mark had killed Conquest and was attacked by Omni-Man. I knew Paul for a few years after my then boyfriend (now husband) introduced me to him. Thanks for this article, it was a great read. Jones found work at a doughnut shop. I think CBS worked that poor little girl like a mule. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. It is so tragic that she took the wrong path. Thank you for being a very bright spot in my very early childhood.P.S. She was a child. Mrs. Beasley has left the building. She died from combined drug intoxication at the age of 18. Actor Brian Keith, who played Uncle Bill, reluctant guardian of the orphaned children . She and some other kids stayed in a bedroom taking angel dust and coke. Also known as Anissa Jones Jones Morgan, J Vann Jones, J Anissa. Oddly, one of my closest friends was murdered in 1980 on Duarte Road, right around the corner from Hinshaws. . LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend . I never even knew she passed away; and how tragic! Not as a star, but as a friend. Im so amazed at the limited pictures in this day of technology. She is best remembered for her role of "Buffy" on the television series "Family Affair." 05-31-2008, 04:52 PM #9: Ireneparalegal. Wiki User. Anissa then went and bought herself a brand-spanking new Ford Pinto and her brother a loaded Camaro that cost twice as much as her own car. She appeared as herself on several television talk shows, such as the "Mike Douglas Show" and "Dick Cavett Show." She relocated back to Dallas in 2004, working in Healthcare . Her friends discovered her unresponsive, and they immediately called paramedics, but sadly, it was too late, and she was declared dead at the scene. She had a light nobody else had and she won my toddler heart instantly. very informative blog here you obviously cared for her. Anissa Jones part 4 Jones had no funeral. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. FAMILY AFFAIR, from left: Anissa Jones, Kathy Garver, Sebastian Cabot, Johnny Whitaker, (1960s), 1966-1971. ph: Gene Trindl/TV Guide/Courtesy Everett Collection. Please try again later. The one where she is sitting on the hood of her Pinto, is a classic far as I am concerned. Jones was 18 years old.[5]. Lines of kids would wrap around. Her life was spiraling out of control and little did she know, it would lead to an untimely demise some two short years later. Sixty years ago, actor Jay North was in the midst of starring as young Dennis Mitchell on the Classic TV sitcom Dennis the Menace . Ive always wondered what he and Brian Keith had to say about Anissas death. The series ranked among the top five most popular shows in the country in three of the five seasons that it aired between 1966-70. At the age of 8, Jones started acting in the CBS sitcom as one of three children sent to live with their wealthy bachelor uncle after the death of their parents. Anissa also spent some time in jail (juvenile detention) in hopes that she could get her life back together. It was such a tragedy that this amazing little girl, such a bright light, was extinguished at such a young age.. Please reset your password. Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS . Anissa sang in the Presbyterian church choir according to an article in the Lansing State Journal; dated January 13, 1973 it doesn't say which one but I'd assume in or near Playa Del Rey. Anissa Jones was a child actress most known for her role as Buffy in the sitcom "Family Affair." She was born on March 11, 1958, in Indiana to John Paul Jones and Mary Paula Jones. Overall, I feel Anissa was a good person; trying to find herself. I tend to get off subject, so please excuse me. She peacefully departed from this earth on July 31. Together with similar grotesque figures for frightening off or propitiating . [H]er mom had said, Kathy, I wish youd spend some more time with Anissa because I really think that shes in with a bad group of people,' Garver told Fox News. Widely covered in the media, her private physician Don Carlos Moshos was questioned about the source of the drugs. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. A picture of Anissa that I remember from my childhood, I thought that it was so. She was in three episodes of Rowan and Martins Laugh-in. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Thank You, B.K. Learn more about managing a memorial . Shortly before noon on August 28, 1976, after partying in the beach town of Oceanside, California, with her new boyfriend, Allan "Butch" Koven,[6] and others the night before, Jones was found dead in an upstairs bedroom of a house belonging to the father of a 14-year-old friend named Helen Hennessy. On . She was the older of two children. Today, Anissa Jones is best remembered for the role that made her famous. Anissas drug problem continued to escalate to the point that she was taking large doses of quaaludes, angel dust, cocaine, barbiturates, liquor, and marijuana. I guess it ran in the family. Anissa Jones didn't need to die. I can not speak for today's generation, but those of us in Anissa's and Paul's generation, the 70s generationmy generation, when it came to dope, the goal was to get as high as humanly possible. Years active. Her name Anissa; pronounced A-nee-cee, not A-nis-sa. 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