Jean loved the Lord and accepted Christ at a young age. She was well known for her beautiful voice and was a very active member of the choir at Greater Shady Grove A.M.E. Church in Wilmar, Arkansas and the A.M.E. Community Choir. She was a devoted mother, dedicated church member and a friend to many. She retired from Leisure Lodge Nursing Home in Monticello, Arkansas after thirty plus years. She also was known for her kind spirit and funny sense of humor. She never met a stranger and was very hospitable to all. She loved fashions, pedicures, dining out and traveling.
Mama Jean was preceded in death by her, grandparents, Grace and Lula Eatmon; parents; siblings; and son, Terrance "Terry" Jones. She leaves five children to cherish memories, Patrick (Mary) Jones, Sandra (Ken) Charles, Bruce Jones, Sonia (Willie) Wilbourn and Sasha (Edward) Hunter; daughter-in-law, Marilyn White-Jones; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be Friday, January 2, 2025, at Greater Shady Grove A.M.E. Church in Wilmar, Arkansas from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Funeral Services will follow at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be in Wilmar Cemetery in Wilmar. Repast will be at the Wilmar Community Center. You can sign Mama Jean's guestbook here on her page.
Condolences(5)
Jeannie Adams
Mily, WI Friday, January 2, 2026 My sincere condolences to the family.Mama Jean will always have a special place in my heart. I have so much respect for her. She is well loved by all that had the opportunity to know her. She will be dearly missed.
Dorothy McDowell
Portland, OR Friday, January 2, 2026 I’m so sorry for your loss. Irma Jean had a sweet spirit.Marilyn Jackson-Smith
Warren, AR Thursday, January 1, 2026 Mama Jean was a beautiful person inside and out! It is hard to think of Wilmar without her glowing presence. I send prayers to her family, and I will pray for your strength.Brenda Binns
Monticello, AR Wednesday, December 31, 2025 Oh What a time we had at Lesiure Lodge Nursing Home along with Peggy Bardley. Ms. Jean worked in the laundry department. Peggy and I worked on the floor. We couldn’t wait until Ms. Jean came to the floor. We had so many laughs even beyond the nursing home.Family, you lost a Jewel but God gained an angel.
You have great memories that will last a lifetime.
Look to God for your comfort. She’s resting.
Rest on my friend. See you later!
Melanie Rawls
Monticello, AR Wednesday, December 31, 2025 On Behalf of the Rawls family you have our condolences on the loss of our cousin and your sweet Mom. Earth had no sorrow heaven can’t heal