Frances Ruth Jones

Francis Ruth Jones, age 81, of Baxley passed away Monday, October 19, 2026 under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice.

Mrs. Jones was born January 7, 1945 in Dodge County and was a member of Book of Life Ministries. She was always smiling and never met a stranger. She was a caretaker for many family members and friends who found themselves in and out of nursing homes. She was always loving, caring, and willing to go the extra mile to help. She deeply loved her children and grandchildren. Most importantly, she loved Jesus with all her heart and was always ready to get to Heaven and wanted others to be ready to go there as well.

Mrs. Jones enjoyed collecting angels and adored flowers and animals. She was a committed homemaker. She was a great housekeeper and cook. She was a true friend to those who needed her and a terrific wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be truly missed by everyone who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willis Eugene Thompson and Tiny Ruth Revel Thompson, husbands, Clinton Jones and Julius Merchant, and numerous aunts, uncles, and other special family members.

Survivors include her husband, Edward C. Lawson; daughter, Marjorie Ann Jones; son, Johnny Ray Jones; niece and caretaker, Georgia S. Sibrava; niece, Kathy Brown; four grandchildren; and two great grandchildren also survive.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at 132 John Lewis Lane Baxley, Georgia 31513.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the direction of Swain Funeral Home.