Ms. Sylvia Lee Bell Jones, age 76 of Smithville and formerly of Murfreesboro, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital.

Sylvia was born on May 24, 1943 in Gadsden, AL to her parents, the late William & Nola Pegram Bell. Also preceding her in death is her husband, Grady Mitchell Jones. She formerly worked as a secretary for Middle Tennessee State University and attended the Macedonia The Baptist Church of Christ in Smith County. 

In accordance with the Governors Executive Order Number 30 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, it strongly recommends the continuation of private family services. There was no public visitation held at the funeral home. Private Graveside services for the family were held on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Murfreesboro with Bro. Tim Bennett officiating.

Survivors include one son, Bill (Melissa) Jones of Smithville; one daugther, Sylvia Ann (Kirk) Gordon Sr. of PA; seven grandchildren, Noah (Sierra) Jones, Mariah (Clay) Kilgore & Isaiah Jones all of Smithville, Sarah (Caleb) Granstaff of Alexandria, Kirk (Ashley) Gordon Jr., Joshua & Jacob Gordon all of PA; six great grandchildren, Zayden Lee, Wrenolds & Rayleigh Jones, Briar Rose Kilgore, & Elena Jones all of Smithville, John Edward Gordon of PA, Brothers-in-law, Sisters-in-law and Friends also survive.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the funeral home to help with burial expenses.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithville, was in charge of arrangements. 

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

May 20, 2020