Mrs. Loretta S. Jones, age 81, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 11:00 - 11:55 AM with Funeral Service to begin at 12:00 PM, both will be held at Historical First Baptist Church  4284 Shelby Road  Millington, Tennessee 38053.

Loretta Swain Jones was born on September 22, 1942, and passed early on the morning of April 21, 2024. Loretta departed this time side of life, to be reunited with all the great loves of her life, who had gone on before her. She loved the Lord, and was a life-long member and servant at the First Baptist Church in Millington, now Historical First Baptist.

Loretta was born in Millington, Tennessee, and leaves behind to mourn her passing, and celebrate her wonderful, caring, and service-based life, daughters, Luquetta Hardy Parkerson, Lori A. McKay, Melvin (Darlene) Jones, Jr., Malcolm L. Jones, Marcel "Andy" Jones, and Lorenda (Jerrod) Lockhart.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her siblings, Joe L. Curry, Gwendolyn (Jimmy) Christopher, Norma Yarbrough, and John (Latitia) Swain. She was preceded in death by her mother Vernease Swain, father Q.T Swain, her son Maurice C. Jones, and her brother Floyd Curry.

Loretta was educated in the Shelby County School System, finishing at E. A. Harrold High. She later attained her Nursing Assistant Credential, and cared for many.

Loretta was married to the late, Melvin Jones, Sr., who preceded her in death. Together they served this country in the U. S. Navy for over 22 years. They served the Senior Citizen Community, through the MIFA Program in Millington, and she was always ready to assist and encourage young people as well.

Loretta Swain Jones, "Granny," will be remembered and celebrated by her many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, her nieces, nephews, loved ones, and friends.

Her's was a life well lived.

Jefferson Mortuary, Inc. has charge:

Phone:  (901) 872-8800

Fax:  (901) 872-4722

Email: jeffersonmortuary@yahoo.com