Martha Jones
Martha Jones, 85, of Powell passed away peacefully Friday, May 8, 2026, at Morning Pointe Assisted Living. She was born July 17, 1940, in Anderson County.
Martha will be remembered for the love she poured into her family as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Her family was the center of her world, and she found her greatest joy in caring for those she loved. She shared 67 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Robert “Bob” Jones, building a life filled with faith, love and treasured memories.
A longtime member of Emmanuel Baptist Church of Powell, Martha faithfully served her church in many capacities through the years.
She was known for her kind heart, gentle spirit and willingness to help others. She also dedicated 50 years of service working at local car dealerships before retiring.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Jones; granddaughter, Elizabeth Kay Hughes; parents, Carl Richards and Scott and Cleo Minton; in-laws, Ulys and Dorothy Jones; and sister, Yvonne Emert.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughters, Diane Tipton and husband Joey, and Kathy Wilder and husband Johnny; grandsons, Neal Wilder and wife Shannon, Andrew Tipton, and Patrick Tipton and wife Megan; granddaughter, Ashley Pierson and husband Seth; great-granddaughters, Bailey Wilder, Amelia Wilder, Ava Pierson, Autumn Pierson, Josie Tipton and Ella Tipton; and special sisters-in-law, Peggy Jones and Bobbie Kennedy.
The family extends a special thank you to the staff of Morning Pointe Assisted Living of Clinton and Shalom Hospice for the loving care and compassion shown to Martha.
The family received friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home. A graveside service followed at Bells Campground Cemetery, with the Rev. Gary Smith officiating.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
