Mary Jurann Jones

Mary Jurann Jones, age 60 of Pulaski, passed away Saturday March 28, 2026 at NHC Pulaski.

Life Summary

Mary carried herself with a quiet grace that spoke louder than words, whether she was cooking, babysitting, fishing, crocheting, playing card games, spending time with her family, or singing gospel music. However, worshipping God was her greatest joy, and that joy was evident in the life she lived.

Survived By

• her husband Donnie Jones
• 3 sons Corey Jones
• Brandon Long
• Andrew Jones (Trista) all of Pulaski
• honorary sons Nathan Hale of AK
• Jordan Hale of MN
• honorary daughter Daphne Long of Pulaski
• 5 granddaughters Indiana
• Shelby
• Madison Jones
• Lilli Long all of Pulaski
• Abby Jones of Murfreesboro, TN
• grandson Hank Alsup Gresham of Knoxville
• 3 sisters Sandy Jones (Kenneth) of Pulaski
• Tammy Cox of Lewisburg
• Jessica Jenkins (Ronnie) of Murfreesboro
• 1 brother Matthew Griggs (Gerika) of Lebanon, TN
• several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins also survive

Preceded in Death By

• her mother Helen Barnett Griggs
• father Johnny Griggs
• brother Mickey Darnell Griggs
• granddaughter Rebecca Lynn Jones
• mother and father-in-law Billy C and Ellene Deane Jones
• grandparents Jessie and Jurann Barnett
• Rev. Pink and Mary “Maggie” Griggs
• honorary mother Judy Andrews
• honorary sister Angel Andrews

Service Information

• Visitation will be held from 4-8pm on Sunday March 29, 2026 at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home.
• Funeral Services will begin at 10am on Monday March 30, 2026 at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home.

Visitation

• Visitation will be held from 4-8pm on Sunday March 29, 2026 at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home.

Burial

• Interment will be in New Zion Cemetery.

Memorial

• In lieu of flowers per Mary’s request Memorial Contributions may be made to Thompson Chapel Baptist Church Building Fund c/o Rhonda Norwood 715 Hickory Drive Pulaski, TN 38478
• to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or at stjude.org
• Monroe Carrell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt 2200 Children’s Way Nashville, TN 37232 in memory of her granddaughter Rebecca Lynn Jones.

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