Lula Belle Jones

Saturday, August 7, 2021, Lula Belle Jones, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home. Born in Egypt, AR on June 12, 1937; the daughter to the late, Charles Omer and Lula Arusula Peters Cline. As a child, Lula Belle was raised on a farm in Egypt and in her teenage years, she and her parents moved to Walnut Ridge where she graduated from Walnut Ridge High School. She then met the love of her life, T.Z. Jones, married for 64 years, they raised four children together, two boys and two girls. She retired from Westside School District as a Food Services Director. She was a gifted cook and was known far and near for her Homemade Chicken and Dumplings. She delighted in preparing huge meals for her family, friends, and her community. Lula Belle was a devoted wife and mother who dedicated her life to making sure her children and grandchildren had unconditional love and support. Always leading by her example and her good works. She was a faithful member of the Oak Grove Church of Christ near Walnut Ridge for over 50 years. Her devotion to the Lord, her Church family, and the community was expressed through her selfless acts and her never ending words of encouragement. Lula Belle will never be forgotten. She will be greatly missed by many whose lives were touched by her loving heart. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, T.Z.; three brothers, Omer Lee Cline, William B. Cline, and Leon Cline; one sister, Leona Cline. Lula Belle is survived by her children, Steve (Luann) Jones, Tony (Georgie) Jones, Larinda (Steve) Rainwater, and Karen (John) Stewart; ten grandchildren, Nathan (Kerri) Jones, Whitney (Maurice) Johnson, Adam (Cassie) Pratt, Magen (Eric) Elliott, Hali (Wesley) Hardage, Kayla Miller, Jill (Garrett) Gaither, Jerrod (Amber) Rainwater, Elizabeth Sitzer, and Rebecca Rainwater; twenty great grandchildren; special nieces and nephews, Charles (Janet) Bates, Louise Riddle, Joyce Ann (Jerry) Hensley, and Tom “Bud” (Nancy) Fultner; and a host of many other dear relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 2 P.M. in the Oak Grove Church of Christ with Bill Wheeler, Finnis Brewer and Bill Willard officiating. Pallbearers will be Nathan Jones, Maurice Johnson, Wesley Hardage, Jerrod, Hunter, and Gunner Rainwater. Interment will follow in the Lawrence Memorial Park in Walnut Ridge. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6 P.M. till 8 P.M. in the Bryan Chapel in Hoxie. Special Thanks to Ashley, Stephanie and Barbara and all the staff at Legacy Hospice for their kindness in caring for Mrs. Lula Belle.

Lula Belle Jones

June 12, 1937 - August 7, 2021