Sandra Presley Jones

Sandra Presley Jones, born August 25, 1941, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 59 years and high school sweetheart, Thomas Leander Jones, and two children, Suzan Jones Hughes and Clay Thomas Jones. In addition to her husband and two children, she is survived by her son-in-law, Kenneth Vaughn Hughes, and daughter-in-law, Elisa Marie Jones, and grandchildren Hannah Kendall Hughes, Clayton Vaughn Hughes, Jackson Thomas Hughes, Ansley Katherine Hughes, Walker Lewis Jones, and Presley Kate Jones. She was preceded in passing by her parents, Mattie Lou and Carl Presley. She was a lifelong resident of Acworth, Georgia. Among many other accolades during her childhood, in 1958 she was crowned North Cobb High School’s first homecoming queen. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Maryville College in 1963 and later achieved master’s and specialist degrees. She dedicated her entire career to her students and community serving as a teacher and administrator in the Cobb County School District including service to North Cobb High School, McEachern High School, and Pine Mountain Middle School. In this service, she was known for gracefully commanding respect and fostering an environment that promoted the success of each student in and out of the classroom. She was active in her church and served on its board of trustees. She demonstrated her love for her Lord and Savior, in part, by pursuing excellence in all things – for His glory and not her own. And she loved the beauty of God’s creation, especially with her husband and family at the beach, in the mountains, and in her flower garden.

A celebration of life service with the Rev. Dr. Sam Matthews, a former student, officiating will be held Wednesday, November 22nd at Acworth United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. After the celebration of life service, a time of fellowship with light fare and refreshments will take place in McClure Hall at the church. A 9:00 a.m. burial at Mars Hill Cemetery in Acworth will precede the church service. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.