Nancy Kathryn Jones

Nancy Kathryn Marstin Jones, lovingly called “Granny” by her family, born January 24, 1921 passed away peacefully in her home on April 10, 2021 surrounded by her family. The family celebrated her 100th birthday with her in January. Nancy was raised in Brookneal, VA and graduated from Brookneal High School. She married Joe Henderson Jones in February 1943 and moved to the Peninsula, where they built their home in Hampton and raised their three boys, Larry, Dale, and Bruce. Nancy spent 65 years taking care of Bruce at the family home. She is predeceased by her husband Joe, son Bruce, her parents, siblings, and great-great grandson Owen Winslow. She is survived by sons, Larry (Linda) of Newport News and Dale (Judy) of Hampton; four grandchildren, Traci (Leon “Bubba”) Ratliff of Ivor, Brent (Courtney) Jones of Newport News, Jennifer (Donald) Dresler and Jeff (Tracy) Jones of Yorktown; eight great-grandchildren, Casey Ratliff and Hayley (Martin) Winslow, Trevor and Taylor Jones, Paityn and Parker Jones, and Dylan and Breea Dresler. The family wants to thank the staff of Nurse Next Door and Intrepid Hospice USA for providing exceptional care during her illness. A Celebration of Nancy's life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday April 19, 2021 at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home 2551 N. Armistead Ave Hampton, VA 23666. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and offer words of condolence.