Opal O. Jones, 73, of Benton, TN, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Memorial Hospital, Chattanooga.
She loved to clean and cook. Her family’s Thanksgiving meal was not complete without her delicious dressing. While working as the cafeteria custodian at Benton Elementary and Polk County High School, 13 years, she took great pride in having seen a class complete their education beginning in kindergarten to high school graduation.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Buddy Jones.
She is survived by her children, Randy Jones, Bernard (Sheri) Jones and Cheryl (Bobby, Jr.) Cross; grandchildren, Eylish Danielle Jones, Christopher, Joshua, Joseph and Matthew Cross; “special great grand-daughter” Ilia Pike; nephew, Tim (Jean Marie) Jones; great-niece, Chandlee Jones; and great- nephews, Garrett Jones and Matt Jones.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 29, from 2-5 p.m. at Zion Baptist Church. A memorial service will follow at 5 p.m. with the Reverend Jerry Herron officiating. A private interment will follow at a later date.
Higgins Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.