Nettie Jones

Nettie Marie Jones, 93, of Alexander, Arkansas was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday evening, February 2, 2024. She was born to John and Verna Hicks in Burdette, Arkansas on July 11, 1930.

She is preceded in death by her father John Hicks, mother Verna Tate Hicks, sisters Opal Parnell, Marian Garner, brother James Hicks, and her beloved granddaughter Tina Albert Dougherty.

She is survived by her sister, Bonnie Hardin, four children, Diana Jones Albert (Jack), Kathy Jones, Robert “Rob” Jones, Kimberly Jones Renger (John), grandchildren Christopher Bradley Jones, Jon Albert (Allison), Jenifer Pfanzelt Morris (Brandon), Alex Pfanzelt, Stephanie Jones Smith, Rebecca Jones, Dana Jones, great-grandchildren Zachary Ross (Kassy), Jessica Simonson (Micah), Nathan Albert, Jack Albert, Sloan Blodgett, Brian Smith, Skyler Smith and 7 great-great-grandchildren.

Nettie was born in the Mississippi Delta during the “Great Depression” and life was difficult. She was raised on a cotton plantation where she learned great work ethic and was her father’s right-hand “man”.

At the very young age of 15, Nettie married and started a family. While still raising children she relocated to St Louis, Missouri, a place she lived for 33 years. Probably her most favorite place of all. She retired at the age of 75 after a long career in fashion sales and returned to Arkansas where she lived until her death.

Nettie was the picture of style and grace. She treasured family gatherings; her birthdays were often big ones. She had a passion for gardening, never passing up an opportunity to plant seeds she found visiting various places. She enjoyed sitting on the porch with her favorite cat, Sally.

She leaves behind wonderful memories, a lot of love, and a family that will miss her tremendously.

A memorial service will be on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 1PM at Pinecrest Funeral Home(7401 AR-5, Alexander, AR, 72002.

In lieu of flowers the family would prefer donations in Nettie's honor be made to Shriners Children's Hospital.