Mildred Jones
Mildred Ellen Jones, 97, of Obion passed away 2:29 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, at The Waters of Union City.
Graveside services were conducted noon Saturday at Antioch Cemetery near Hornbeak. Kevin Thomason officiated.
Pallbearers were Brad Blakley, Darrel Butler, Bobby Lucas, Scottie Jones, Steve Jones and Skyler Jones.
Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mildred was born Oct. 13, 1926, in Hornbeak, daughter of the late Frank Turney and Thelma Gray (Brewer) Palmer. She married James Oliver Jones Nov. 18, 1944. He preceded her in death March 16, 1991.
Mildred had been employed at the former Falkoff’s in Union City and was a member of Obion Church of Christ.
She is survived by one daughter, Melissa Blakley of Obion; one son, Lynn Jones and wife, Tabitha, of Troy; three sisters, Oletha Dunahoo, Evelyn Jackson and Wanda Wisdom, all of Obion; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by one son, Turney Jones; one grandson, Chuck Jones; one great-granddaughter, Hannah Renee Blakley; her son-in-law, Ray Blakley; and her daughter-in-law, Linda Jones.
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