Peggy Lynn Scott Jones, 71, resident of Tippah County passed away unexpectedly Tuesday December 20, 2022, at her home.
Funeral Services honoring the life of Mrs. Jones will be 11 AM Friday, December 23, 2022, in the Heritage Chapel of the Ripley Funeral Home with Bro. Doc Shelton officiating. Burial will follow in Tippah Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Jones was born December 24, 1950, in Memphis, TN, to the late Clarence Cecil and Martha Delashmit Jones. She was a graduate of Bartlett City School and on January 16, 1970, she was married to her beloved husband, Jerry Jones, who survives. A hard worker, Mrs. Jones was employed 15 years with Tippah County Hospital, 20 years with Dover Elevators, and recently retired from North Mississippi Primary Healthcare.
A true nature lover, Mrs. Jones enjoyed raising her turkeys, fishing, and watching hummingbirds. She had many passions. She loved keeping up with her crossword puzzles and was ready for a good game of solitaire at any time. Out of all her hobbies, sharing time with loved ones was her favorite. Mrs. Jones love for her family was unending and she was happiest surrounded by them. She lived a full and wonderful life that will always be cherished by those who knew her.
Visitation will be 9 AM until 11 AM Friday December 23, 2022, at Ripley Funeral Home.
In addition to her husband of 52 years, those left to cherish memories include two sons, Kevin Jones (Cindy) and Brian Jones (Carman), one sister, Chorolette Scott, nine grandchildren, Marlana (Hunter), Allen, Zac (Kelsey), Kylee, Rylie, Kirk, Nate, Faith, and Mazy Mills, and nine great-grandchildren.
She is also preceded in death by a son, Kirk Lynn Jones.
