P.O. Box 506, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR71655

Essie Lee Jones
December 14, 1945 - September 23, 2024

Essie Lee Jones

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Essie Lee Jones, age 79 of Monticello, Arkansas went to be with the Lord and Savior on September 23, 2024, at the Woods Nursing and Rehab, in Monticello. She was born December 14, 1945, in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Frank Ray and Ida Hicks. In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her a sister, Nancy McBride; brothers, Robert Ray and Frank Ray; daughter, Diane Jones; and son-in-law, La 'Donte Harris.
Essie was a homemaker that loved her children and grandchildren. She loved to cook, sewing, fixing puzzles, fishing and working in her yard. She was loved by many.
She is survived by two sons, Eddie Jones and wife La Donna, and Terry Ray both of Monticello, AR; one daughter, Diane Jones Harris of Monticello; one brother, Freddie Ray and wife Shendina of Monticello; a host of nieces and nephews, family and friends; one special friend, Jessie Mae Polk; six grandchildren, Terence, Alexis, Reshaud, Charmine, Ja'Marcus, and Ja'Quarius; and seventeen great grandchildren, Zaedin, Ja'Varian, Paige, Katon, Channing, Peyton, Ariah, Aadem, Kyree, Kinsley, Karley, Kahlanli, Ja'Liyah, London, Rhyan, Nyla, and ZYair.
Visitation will be Friday, October 4, 2024, from 5:00- 7:00 p.m. at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 5, 2024, in the Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
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Visitation
Visitation
Friday, October 4, 2024
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71655
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Service
Funeral Services
Saturday, October 5, 2024
2:00 p.m.
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71655
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Interment
Oakland Cemetery
800 North Hyatt St.
Monticello, AR  71655
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Condolences(5)

  1. Wendi Donaldson
    I am so sorry for your loss! He almost evertime I went into Essie room she had a smile on her face n she had to show me ur picture she colored! She will be missed but never forgotten
  2. Ashley
    I always loved to see Ms Essie; she always made my day. My prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
  3. Kimberly Miller
    Unc Ed I'm sorry for your loss I pray that God give you and the whole family strength to get through this tough time love you and your forever in my prayers
  4. Tina Ferguson
    Eddie and Family
    We are so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing.
    Prayers of comfort and peace.
    Tina
  5. Alice
    God loved her the most no more pain and praying for the family

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