Kathryn Jones

Kathryn Jones obituary, saulsbury, TN

Kathryn Jones

Kathryn Jones Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Aug. 28 to Aug. 31, 2023.
Kathryn "Kathy" Reno Jones, 72, passed away on Friday, August 25th after battling a terminal illness. She was a loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Born to Edward and Annette Rutland on December 5, 1950, in Magee, MS. Kathy lived most of her life in Memphis, TN, and until retirement worked as a hair stylist. She enjoyed retirement at their home in Grand Valley Lake located in Saulsbury, TN.

Kathy is survived by her husband David B. Jones Sr., her daughter Melissa Stanley, siblings Diane Rutland Sistrunk, and Edward Rutland (Jackie), and stepsons David B. Jones II (Liz), and Andy Jones (Tara). She also leaves behind five grandchildren Lauren Hampton, David "Trey" B. Jones III (Hannah), Dylan Stanley, Luke Jones, and Ruby Jones as well as her nephews Phillip Sistrunk (Lauren) and Chad Davis (Diane).

She was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Annette Rutland, brother Jeff Rutland, son-in-law Don Stanley, and nephew Jason Davis.

As per Kathy's request, there will be no memorial or funeral service held. We invite you to make a donation in her memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or a charity of your choosing in place of sending flowers.

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