Kathryn Ann Jones

Kathryn Genova Jones, age 88, passed away on July 16th, 2024. Kay was born and spent 18 years in California but she couldn’t have been any more of a southern lady if she had been born and raised in Georgia. Kay’s eye for detail and design came in handy in everything she did whether it was cooking, painting her walls (sometimes twice in one day) or deciding to remove a wall in her house. 

Wrong shades of paint were no problem for Kay, she just ran to the store, got a different color and painted over the color she didn’t like. She could trim out any room without ever taping anything. 

One of Kay’s favorite things to do was cook for her family. Her spaghetti and meatballs were world famous as were the peaks on her lemon meringue pie. She also loved hosting “make your own pizza” parties with her signature tapioca for dessert. She was happiest when her family was gathered around the table. 

Her decorating skills were beyond compare and she was more than happy and willing to help anyone do anything they needed done including making curtains for her grandkids and great grandkids’ rooms. She could take driftwood and flowers and make an arrangement that would take your breath away. 

She was always dressed to the nines complete with accessories. Her style was unmatched whether she was cruising in a convertible with her signature white hat or comfy so she could roll around on the floor with her great grands. 

She is survived by her children Terry (Sherri) Jones and Mickey (Panda) Jones; siblings Carl (Delores) Genova, Frank (Lily) Genova, and John (Nancy) Genova; grandchildren Justin (Autumn) Levi Jones, Katelyn Jones, Jeremy Michael Jones, Kala Crystal (Thomas) Jones-McNair; great-grandchildren Brittney, Marley, Corbin, Memphis, Kennedy, Eleanor, and Bridget; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband James Jones and parents Charles and Jennie Genova.

Kay was adored and loved by her family. They will miss her very much but they have wonderful memories to sustain them.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 20th, 2024, at 11:00am at Cochran|McDaniel Funeral Home of Blairsville GA with Jerry Helton officiating.

The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers Justin Jones, Jeremy Jones, Thomas McNair, Terry Jones, Mickey Jones, and John Genova; the honorary pallbearer will be Clark Crawford.

Family will receive friends on Friday, July 19th, 2024, at Cochran|McDaniel Funeral Home of Blairsville from 6:00-8:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks to make donations to these charities in memory of Kathryn Jones, Union County Historical Society (3 Town Sq, Blairsville, GA 30512), Shriners Children Hospital (950 W Faris Rd, Greenville, SC 29605 ), or Masonic Children's Home (1417 Nottingham Dr, Macon, GA 31211).

Cochran - McDaniel Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Kathryn Ann Jones; you may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranmcdaniel.com.