Georgia Lee Tignor Jones, 91, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Crockett County Nursing Home in Alamo, Tennessee.Born on January 31, 1935, in Mifflin, Tennessee, Georgia was the daughter of the late Ruby Lee Maness and Romie Tignor.
On February 14, 1951, Georgia married Billy Ward Jones in Corinth, Mississippi. Together, they shared many years of life, raising four children and building a family whose love, memories, and traditions would continue through generations.
Georgia’s faith was an important part of her life. She loved Jesus and raised her children in church, instilling in them the importance of faith, love, and family. Her love for the Lord was a part of who she was and a legacy she passed down through the generations.
Georgia found joy in life’s simple pleasures. In her younger years, she loved to garden and can food for her family, and her natural green thumb stayed with her throughout her life. She had a lifelong love of dancing and found great joy in music and the happiness it brought her. She enjoyed the beauty of both the beach and the mountains. She also had a special place in her heart for animals, especially dogs. Georgia was affectionate and loved deeply. She had a wonderful sense of humor, often making those around her laugh without even realizing just how funny she was. Her warmth, laughter, and loving nature will be remembered by all who knew her.
Georgia is survived by her four children: Danny Jones (Freddie), Billy Jones (Jenny), Cathy Butler (Randy), and Michele Gaur (Jatin).
She is also survived by her grandchildren: Daniel Jones (Dahnyehl), Heather Randall (Justin), Holly Paul (Michael), Bethany Vernon (Ben), Randal Butler (Renee), Trey Butler (Brooke), Amber Hallay, Hilary Butler, Dexter Jones (Lena), Ian McCormack, and Emma Gaur.
She also leaves behind 34 beloved great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren, a beautiful legacy spanning five generations of family.
Georgia is further survived by her sisters, Carol Jones (Larry) and Joan Lemons; and Billy Ward Jones, with whom she shared many years of marriage and the joy of raising their family.
Georgia was preceded in death by her parents, Ruby Lee Maness and Romie Tignor; her brothers, Billy Tignor (Francis) and James Tignor (Janice); and her brother-in-law, Jim Lemons.
Though her family will deeply miss her presence, they will forever cherish the love she gave so freely, the laughter she brought into their lives, and the countless memories that will keep her spirit alive. Her legacy lives on through the family she helped build and the generations who will continue to share her stories.
Visitation for Georgia Lee Tignor Jones will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at George A. Smith & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at George A. Smith & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel.
A graveside service will follow at Big Springs Methodist Church Cemetery.
