Teresa Ann Jones, age 71 of Hayesville, NC, passed away on Sunday, November 23rd 2025 at North East Medical Center in Gainesville GA after a month-long illness.
She was born on November 24th 1953 to the late Gerald and Jean Mathis of Andrews. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 50 years Gary Jones and her daughter, Tabetha Jones Howard. She has three living brothers, Richard and wife Brenda Mathis of Peachtree NC, Michael and wife Lori Mathis from Indiana, and Jim and wife Diane Mathis of Andrews NC. She worked over 35 years as a devoted and talented Registered ER nurse at various hospitals.
She is survived by her loving sons, Dustin Jones of Charlotte, NC and Brett and wife, Rachel Jones of Brasstown, NC; her very special grandchildren that she loved so dearly, Brooke Howard, Kayli Howard, Tyler Jones, Allison Jones, Brady Jones, Eva Jones and Kynlee Jones; along with several nieces and nephews.
Teresa was such a proud momma and mamaw. She loved all her grandkids and enjoyed all there visits. She loved cooking and baking and trying all types of new recipes. She enjoyed crocheting blankets for all her family as well. She was such a loving and caring individual which made her such an outstanding nurse for so long.
A graveside service will be held Friday November 28th at 1:00 at Valleytown Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the North Carolina Foundation for Nursing.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
You may send tributes to the family at
www.townson-rose.com
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