Martha Lou Jones passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at Magnolia Regional Health Center at the age of 80. She was born December 12, 1930 she was a housewife and homemaker and she was of the Pentecostal faith.
She is survived by her Husband of 64 years: Marlin Hugh Jones – Walnut, MS
Sons: Brandon Jones and wife Dana- Walnut, MS; Josh Smith and wife Amy – Ashland, MS; Presley Jones and wife Shirley – Walnut, MS; William Jones and wife Diane – Pocahontas, TN; Jerry Jones and wife Lori – Walnut, MS
Daughters: Tonya Byrd and husband David- Rienzi, MS; Vickie Clark and husband Terry – Rienzi, MS; Loretta Hawkins and husband Wayne – Walnut, MS; Evelyn Dixon and husband Harold – Walnut, MS; Elaine Spencer and husband Alton – Walnut, MS; Dorthy Crum and husband Leland – Walnut, MS; Debbie Turner and husband Kenny – Walnut, MS
Sisters: Marie Faulkner – Walnut, MS; Gracie Crum and husband Luther – Walnut, MS
Brothers: Fred Wilbanks and wife Betty – Dumas, MS; Franklin Wilbanks – Ripley, Jimmy Wilbanks – Selmer, TN
40 Grandchildren
86 Great Grandchildren
2 Great Great Grandchildren
Other Relatives and a host of friends
Pallbearers: Jimmy Wilbanks, Teddy Lynn Carter, Josh Russell, T.J. Richardson, Gary Watson, Billy Towry
Honorary Pallbeares: Anthony Porterfield, Alton Spencer, Billy Spencer, Buster Montgomery
She is welcomed to Heaven by her Sons: Terry Jones, Marlin Hugh Jones II
Father: Cap Wilbanks
Mother: Susie Bowden Wilbanks
Sisters: Mattie Ruth Spencer; Betty Jane Luttman
Brother: Lester Wilbanks