She was the widow of Willis Jones, school teacher, bookkeeper for Jones Logging, homemaker and was a member of Lacey United Methodist Church. Mrs. Bitty loved cooking, fishing and traveling but her greatest passion was spending time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She also served on the Monticello Library Board for many years. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Ann Findley and Jewel Bohannan; and daughter-in-law, Estrallyn Jones.
Survivors include her son, Sampy Jones and wife Shirley of Lacey; two grandchildren, David Jones and wife Windy of Hamburg and Turah Rush and husband Reagan of Lacey; five great grandchildren, Colby White (CJ), Emily Berryman (Zach), Brandon Jones (Stephanie), Ashton Jones and Kamryn Jones; six great-great grandchildren, Madison Jones, Emerson Jones, Easton Jones, Hudson Jones, Rhett Berryman and Cash White; and one special brother-in-law, Mickey Findley of Monticello.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 7, 2020 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Lacey Cemetery. Visitation 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to: Lacey United Methodist Church or Lacey Cemetery. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(17)
Gene Chapman
De;Rio, TX Sunday, March 8, 2020 Condolences to allRonnie Toon ‘64
Crossett. Arkansas, AR Sunday, February 9, 2020 Sorry. To here about your Mom. Didn’t known her but knew you well enough to know she had to be a fine Lady and raised you right. Best wishes in the future. Ronnie Toon ‘ Class of 64.Cynthia McKinstry
Little Rock, AR Sunday, February 9, 2020 Prayers and thoughts are with the family during this time of loss of Mrs. Bitty.Esther Burton
, MT Friday, February 7, 2020 I am sorry for the loss of your mother. She was always so nice to Butch. He thought so much of her. She was such a sweet person.Pat Matthews
Maumelle, AR Thursday, February 6, 2020 Miss Bitty was a wonderful southern lady; she always had a smile on her face. She and Mr Willis were a great couple. They loved Lacy, Drew Central, and Drew County.I appreciate Mr Willis tenure on the Drew Central School Board.
Paula Fryar Stokes
Hampton, AR Thursday, February 6, 2020 Mrs. Bitty was such a sweet and friendly lady. I would always visit with her and Mr. Willis at the Hampton basketball games many years ago. Some of my fondest memories were of her leading the singing at the Lacey Methodist Church. My prayers are with Sampy and his family.Joanne Bohannan Filiatreau
Sherwood, AR Thursday, February 6, 2020 Aunt Bitty led a long, loving and fulfilled life with her family and friends. You will be miss, Rest in Peace!!Love you,
Joanne
Lena (Feeser) Cooper
White Hall, AR Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Thoughts and prayers for the family. Will miss Bitty at church when I am in Lacey.Ann Kling
Monticello, AR Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Mrs. Bitty was one of a kind. She was small in stature but made her presences known. You always knew where you stood and this is one of many things I admired about her. “Marilyn “ will always hold a special place in my heart! Prayers for her family but I know she and Mrs Betty are busy catching up! RIP Mrs Bitty I will miss you!!Marijo Pruett Miles
Springfield, MO Wednesday, February 5, 2020 My prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this time in your lives. MarijoStacy Cater
Monticello, AR Wednesday, February 5, 2020 My condolences to the family. Sorry for your loss.Alvin and Irma James
Monticello, AR Wednesday, February 5, 2020 To family: what a wonderful lady. She was always such a sweetheart and loving person. As you would spend time with her ....she made you feel special. Mr Willis and Mrs Bitty and me as a youngster I remember sharing friendships with mom and dad as both thought so much of them both. Love to allBetty Russell
Lacey, AR Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Prayers for the familyRoger & Wanda Pierce
Monticello, AR Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Sorry to hear about Mrs Bitty, we loved her so much, she was a blessing to us at Lacey A/G. Our prayers are with the family.Janice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Wednesday, February 5, 2020 I am so sorry to read about your sweet mother. She was a beautiful and precious lady, loved by all. I pray you cherish all the wonderful memories and have God's peace and comfort at this sad time.Pam Leeper
, AR Wednesday, February 5, 2020 My prayers go out to the family during your loss.Ed and Becky Hewitt
Hornbeck, LA Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Ms. Bitty was a special lady. She took special care of us when we lived by her and Mr. Willis back when we first got married. Loved her and Mr. Willis very much. I know she will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.