Shirley Louise Jones

Shirley Louise Jones age 78 of Fairview, TN died at home after a brief battle with cancer on October 9, 2026, with family by her side. A funeral service will be held in Tennessee at 6:30 PM on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Cross Timbers Free Will Baptist Church, 201 Cross Timbers Dr, Nashville, TN 37221. A visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 4:00 PM until the time of service. A funeral service will be held in Mississippi at 12:00 PM on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at ONE Church, 60008 Brasfield Ln, Smithville, MS 38870. A visitation will be held on Saturday, from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Burial will follow in the Maxey Cemetery in Smithville, MS.

Louise was born at home on May 11, 1948, in Smithville, MS. She was a daughter of the late Thelbert “TJ” Armstrong and the late Mary Inez Raper Armstrong. TJ and Inez provided a home environment that made Jesus Christ the central foundation and practiced biblical principles. Louise was raised attending services with her family at Pearce Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. Louise graduated from Smithville High School in Smithville, MS in 1966. Following high school, she enrolled in the Free Will Baptist Bible College in Nashville, TN and was a member of the Christina Rosetti Society until she graduated in 1970. She received her master’s in counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University. Louise became an educator and taught school for several years. During those years she became a Mary Kay beauty consultant and began to develop sales skills. In the 80’s she made a career change to become an insurance agent, selling dental, health and life insurance. She worked for 34 years with Modern Woodmen of America all the way up to her passing. She was responsible for planning and directing community and civic events while serving as their district service coordinator as well. She enjoyed sharing information about Melaleuca The Wellness Company and helping others.

Like her parents, Louise was an active church member and a devoted Christian who loved to share the story of Christ. She taught a ladies Sunday School class for many years at First Free Will Baptist Church in Florence, AL. and was a charter member of Cross Timbers Free Will Baptist Church. Louise was an avid reader, and she enjoyed church and family gatherings, especially board game nights. Mexican train dominoes was her favorite game, friendship and fellowship was the prize.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kierstyn Smith; and a brother-in-law, Ellie Hubert McMillan II.

Louise Jones is survived by her two children, Randall Jones of Dickson, TN and Charae Smith (Harvey) of Fairview, TN; sisters, Katherine Houston (Philip) of AL, and Renetta McMillan of MS; brother, Daniel Armstrong (Sandra) of MS; grandchildren, Dylan Jones (Jessica), and Cailen Smith; great grandchildren, Dennis Jones, Bonnie Anne Jones and Lincoln Smith. Louise is also survived by 2 dear friends that she thought of as her own children, P.J. Ashenden and Tatiana Ashenden; the father of her children, Ray Jones; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services under the direction of:

Taylor Funeral Home of Dickson, TN (615) 446-2808

E. E. Pickle Funeral Home And Crematorium of Amory/Smithville, MS (662) 256-2644.