Jerry Jones-Johnson, 91, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at her home. Born on October 10, 1929 in the Esto Community of Russell County, she was the daughter of the late Carl B. and Elizabeth Oakes Phelps.
Known by many as “Miss Jerry,” she was a retired teacher for the Russell County Board of Education with 33 years of dedicated service. She was also a member of Russell Springs Christian Church.
In addition to her parents, Miss Jerry was preceded in death by her first husband, Paul Wallace Jones, who passed away on August 29, 1988; one son, Alan Phelps Jones; one grandson, Paul Alan Jones; one brother, John D. Phelps; and one nephew, John Carl Phelps.
SURVIVORS:
Husband: Benge Johnson of Russell Springs
1 great-grandson: Andrew Johnson
1 great-granddaughter: Morgan Jones
Sister-in-law & soul mate: Judy Phelps
Nephew: Jacob Phelps
Niece: Elizabeth Hopper
Funeral Service: Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 2:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Carroll Egnew, Bro. Mark Hale, and Bro. Don Emerson officiating
Burial: Phelps Cemetery
Visitation: From 12:00-2:00pmCT on Wednesday
Pallbearers: Jacob Phelps, Mitchell Richards, Jansen Hopper, Andrew Jones, Mark Hale, and Mike Egnew.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to: Russell Springs Christian Church, P.O. Box 1207, Russell Springs, KY 42642; or Phelps Cemetery, c/o Judy Phelps, 2260 West Hwy 92, Jamestown, KY 42629.
Bernard Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
