Helen Grace Sullivan Jones

Video Memorial TributeMrs. Helen Jones, age 89, passed away Sunday afternoon, January 22, 2017 at her home in Courtland, MS. Ms. Jones is the widow of the late Reginald Jones.Funeral services will be 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at the Batesville Church of Christ with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the service. Graveside service will follow on Wednesday morning at 11:00 A.M. at Indianola Cemetery in Indianola, MS. Wells Funeral Home of Batesville, MS is in charge of arrangements.Helen was born June 22, 1927 to the late John L. Sullivan and Winnie Davis Sullivan in Lake Village, AR. She was a dedicated member of the Church of Christ for most of her life, serving as a Sunday School Teacher and doing anything she could as an elder's wife. Mrs. Jones was a shining example, an inspiration, and Christian role model for her children, grandchildren, extended family and anyone her life touched. She was a homemaker and enjoyed her time and responsibilities there. She always put God first and was known for her generous heart, smiling face, and Godly attitude. For Helen, these words always come to mind....sweet, dedicated, and compassionate. Those left behind to cherish her memory include 4 daughters; Faye Donahue (Harold) of Batesville, Nell Millsaps of Batesville, Sue Johnson (Hal) of Sardis, Dottie Blansett (Tony) of McCarley, brother; C.W. Sullivan of Indianola,  sister; Carolyn J. Whitaker of Monroe, LA., 7 grandchildren; Page Donahue McNair (Tony), Parrish Donahue (Mandy), Chase Montgomery (Colleen), Todd Montgomery, Chad Blansett, Grace Ann Blansett Carpenter, Clint Johnson (Bethany), 11 great grandchildren; Casey and Kylie Beard, Marlee and Max Donahue, Sarah Dale, Jones, and Caroline Montgomery, Tre' Johnson, Aden Blansett, Hannah and Eva Kellen Carpenter, nieces, nephews, and a host of dear friends, neighbors, and brothers and sisters in Christ. In addition to her parents and husband, Helen was preceded in death by her brother, Rudolph D. Sullivan. The family wishes to send a special thank you to the many kind and patient caregivers of Grace Hospice. The family asked for those wishing to send memorials in Mrs. Jones honor to please do so to Batesville Church of Christ or Sardis Lake Christian Camp, P.O. Box 349, Batesville, MS 38606