Juanita (Nanny) Jones Obituary (1930

Juanita (Nanny) Jones, age 94, of London, Kentucky passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024. She leaves behind three children, Phyllis Huff & husband Albert, Brenda Bailey, Barbara Causey & husband John, all of London, KY; one sister, Lois Putman of Michigan; five grandchildren, Allison Huff, Nathan Bailey & Larissa, Christy Jo Bailey, Kevin Bowling & Tiffany, Stephen Causey & Brittany; six great grandchildren, Cooper Bailey, Alli Bailey, Kody Bowling, Sienna Bowling, Emmitt Causey, Ava Causey; one great-great grandchild, Westlynn Robinson; four bonus grandchildren, Madison Robinson, Maici Robinson, Laikyn Robinson, Lukas Robinson; her fur babies, Brakes and Axle; plus a host of other family and friends to mourn her passing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Jones; her parents, Chester Woods & Ella Sizemore Burns; and by five siblings, Nellie Osborne, Edna Watts, Lige Woods, Alice Williams and infant Philmore Woods. Juanita had a special gift for gardening. She found joy in tending to her plants and sharing the bounty of her garden with friends and neighbors. But Nanny’s caring nature extended beyond her own backyard. She had a heart of gold and a steadfast commitment to ensuring that everyone had enough to eat. Whether it was preparing meals for her family or neighbors in need, her kitchen was always open, and her food was a source of comfort and joy for all who tasted them. Juanita was skilled with a needle and thread, excelling in the arts of sewing and quilting. Her handcrafted creations were not only beautiful but also filled with the love and care that she poured into every stitch. Among her greatest joys in life were her grandchildren, whom she adored beyond measure. She cherished every moment spent with them. Nanny will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her, but her legacy of love, kindness, and generosity will continue to live on in the hearts of those whose lives she touched. Funeral services for Juanita (Nanny) Jones will be held on Friday, March 29, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of House-Rawlings Funeral Home with Vince Mullins and Shane Gabbard officiating. Burial will follow at Rough Creek Cemetery in London, Kentucky. The pallbearers will be Kevin Bowling, Nathan Bailey, Kody Bowling, Stephen Causey, John Causey, Lukas Robinson and Nathan Callahan. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 29, 2024 beginning at 11:00 a.m. until the funeral hour also at the funeral home. The family has entrusted House-Rawlings Funeral Home with the arrangements.