Mrs. Jones was born on October 31, 1918 in Calloway County to the late Edgar Armstrong and Nancy Jane "Nanny" Lawrence. She was of Baptist faith and was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Parvin Jones; three brothers, Johnny Armstrong, Billy Armstrong and Rex Armstrong and three sisters, Helen Rogers, Oma Brandon and Anna Fay Armstrong.
Those she lovingly left behind include one sister Betty Gentry and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth Jones are set for 11 AM on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Imes Funeral Home and Crematory, downtown Murray with Eric Kelleher officiating. Burial will follow at Paschall Cemetery, Henry County, TN.
Her family will receive visitors from 5 PM - 8 PM on Friday, March 11, 2016 at the funeral home.
Online condolences are available at Imesfh.com.