Rita Fay (Lawson) Jones

Rita Fay Lawson Jones, age 75, departed this life on Monday, June 3, 2024, at her home in Robbins, TN.  She was born to the late Johnnie and Mae Lawson in Oneida, TN, on August 31, 1948.  She was a beloved wife of Elbert Dennis Jones, Sr., cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend; and was a member of the Black Creek United Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  Elbert Dennis Jones, Sr.; daughter:  Donna Fay Jones; father and mother-in-law:  Ernest and Pauline Jones; brothers:  Frances Lawson, Clifton Lawson, Curtis (Bud) Lawson, and infant brother; sisters:  Shirley Walker, Fannie Hargis, Clara McClain, and infant sister.

She is survived by her sons:  Dennis Jones and wife Pauletta, Vince Jones and Donna; daughter:  Debbie Free and husband Paul Blake; brothers:  Cliff Lawson and wife Martha of OH, Carl Lawson of OH, Jimmy Lawson and wife Bonnie of Robbins; and sister:  Flonnie Jones of Robbins; grandchildren:  Shawna Alexander and husband Brian, D.J. Jones and wife Mercy, Kayla Wilson and husband Justin, Christyn Allen, Candance Jones, Donald Perry Maribeth Drinkard and husband David, Renee Brown and husband Brian; great-grandchildren:  Bray, Grayson, Layah, Teagan, Aria, Colton, Asher, Jaxtyn, Emberly, Kaylee, Aria, Willow, Jill, Taylor, Ryder, Easton, Denver, Trigger, Chase, Chrisleigh, Rustyn, and Fenleigh; several nieces, nephews and many other family members and friends.

The family would like to thank Quality Home Hospice and Brenda Smith, and Sharon Morrow of Quality Private Duty Care for the excellent care they provided for our Mother.

Friends may visit with the Jones family on Friday, June 7, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Jones & Son Funeral Home 

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Jones & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Carroll and Bro. Dwight Stanley officiating.  Music will be provided by Gail Seven and Doris Potter, and the Annadell United Baptist Church Choir.

Committal service will follow in the Black Creek Crossroads Cemetery in Robbins, TN.  Pallbearers will be:  Bud (Bubbles) Gibson, Tony Jones, David Drinkard, Brian Brown, Brian Alexander, and D. J. Jones.  Honorary Pallbearer will be: Don Jones.

Jones & Son Funeral Home is serving the family of Rita Fay Lawson Jones.

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