Opal Jones

Opal O. Jones, 73, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2015, at Memorial Hospital, Chattanooga. She loved to clean and cook. Her familys Thanksgiving meal was not complete without her delicious dressing. While working as the cafeteria custodian at Benton Elementary and Polk County High School, 13 years, she took great pride in having seen a class complete their education beginning in kindergarten to high school graduation. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Buddy Jones. She is survived by her children, Randy Jones, Bernard (Sheri) Jones and Cheryl (Bobby Jr.) Cross; grandchildren, Eylish Danielle Jones, Christopher, Joshua, Joseph and Matthew Cross "special great-granddaughter" Ilia Pike; a nephew, Tim (Jean Marie) Jones; great-niece, Chandlee Jones; and great-nephews, Garrett Jones and Matt Jones also survive. The family will receive friends from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at Zion Baptist Church. A memorial service follows at 5 p.m. with the Rev. Jerry Herron officiating. A private interment will follow at a later date. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Jones family guestbook at www.higginsfuneral.com. Higgins Funeral Home of Benton, Tenn., is in charge of the arrangements.