Nelda Allen Jones

Nelda married E.L. “Sonny” Jones on February 9, 1957. While attending college, she interned at the Wills Point Chronicle and the Van Zandt News. Nelda earned an Associate’s Degree in Psychology from Henderson County Junior College, an Associate’s Degree in Journalism from Tyler Junior College, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from the University of Texas at Tyler. Nelda loved spending time with her family and especially looked forward to family reunions, where her joy and laughter filled the room. She was well known for her delicious pecan pies, which became a treasured family favorite. Her hobbies included writing, reading, and gardening. A gifted and passionate writer, Nelda often helped others edit and prepare their books for publication, and she also found great joy in writing poetry. She was a proud member of the Poetry Society of Wills Point, the Van Zandt Genealogical Society, and a prayer group founded by State Representative Dan Flynn and his wife. Above all, Nelda was a devoted Christian whose deep faith guided her life. She served faithfully in the media ministry of New Journey Church of God in Edgewood and was known by many as a true prayer warrior.

Nelda Jones is survived by her children: two daughters: Tina Norris of Edgewood, Tracy Wise of Edgewood; two sons: Mark & Casey Jones of Edgewood; two foster sons: James Harvey Smith, Jimmy Smith; eight grandchildren: Tasha & Grayson Jones, Kayla & Josh Jones, Trista King & Husband Chance, Chassidey Wise, Trevor & Kobe Mote; five great grandchildren: Brooks, Sylvie & Lyla, Haizlee, Riggsley; sister: Lilian Butler; two brothers: Elvis Allen & Charles Ray Allen; and several nieces and nephews.

Nelda is preceded in death by her mother and father: Effie & James Allen; husband of 55 years: E.L. (Sonny) Jones; son: Monty Jones; two sisters: Audrey Wynn and Reva Mae Spears; and six brothers: Haskell, Rudolph, Benny D., Lloyd, Joe Deen and Johnny Lee Allen.

Nelda had a great love for her family, her children, her foster children, and all of her grandchildren.

Mom's last wish was that we live for and serve the Lord.

Viewing will be at Eubank Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 6 to 8 pm. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 11:00 am at the New Journey Church of God in Edgewood, Texas, with Bro. Charles "Chuck" Hinton Officiating.

Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Isaac, James Jones, Greg Jones, Terry Allen, James Harvey Smith, Jimmy Smith, Russell Roberts and Clayton Richardson.