Hilda Jones

Hilda Mae Jones, age 77, was born on March 10th, 1943 in Baxter, TN. She passed from this life on September 4th, 2020 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Bethel and Allie Enid Saylors, her first husband J.D. Medley, and her siblings Lois Saylors, Mildred Roberts, and James Saylors. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Jerry Jones, her two sons Mark Medley of Ft. Wayne, IN and David (Betsy) Medley of Cookeville, TN, three grandchildren Jonathan (Chelsey) Medley of Franklin, TN, Eric (Katie) Medley of Springfield, TN and Marisa Medley of Cookeville, TN, and 2 great grandchildren Balin Medley and Ava Medley. She was a member of Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church, although her health kept her from attending for the last several years. She was born at home in Baxter, TN and named by her brother and sister who had a favorite teacher named Hilda. She attended Baxter Seminary before leaving school at the age of 14 to work and help support her family. She worked at ACME Boot where she met her first husband, J.D. They lived in Cookeville, TN and had two sons. She had a close and warm relationship with many of her nieces and nephews. Her and her second husband, Jerry Jones, lived in Nashville for several years before settling back in Cookeville. He took care of her for many years as her health declined. Her life’s joy was to take care of her family and her home. She loved to iron and keep house. She was a wonderful cook. The memories of her green beans, mashed potatoes, chocolate gravy (and many other dishes) will always be cherished. As a Christian, she spoke often of her relationship with Jesus and was ready to be united with him in Heaven in a body free of pain and limitations. She will be missed by her family and loved ones. Funeral services will be held Monday, September 7th at 11:00 a.m. at the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Pastor Douglas Hawkins will officiate. Private interment will follow at Maxwell South Cemetery. Her family will receive friends Sunday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and again Monday morning from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Due to COVID-19 precautions, social distancing measures will be in place. Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (931)526-6111. Share memories and condolences at hhhfunerals.com