Lillie Mae Jones, 83

Lillie Mae Jones, 83, of Cliffside, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2014. 

A native of Rutherford County, she was born on September 13, 1930, a daughter of the late Worth & Cora Bradley Lane. She was retired from Cone Mills Corporation- Cliffside Plant. She was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church Cliffside. Lillie worked with Samaritans Purse Operation Christmas Child and was the coordinator for Rutherford County. She also went on mission trips around the US and overseas. Lillie was retired from the Cliffside Volunteer Fire Department and the Rutherford County Rescue. She was one of the first female EMT drivers in North Carolina. She was also a member of the Cliffside Order of the Eastern Star chapter 100 and was a past Worthy Matron. Mrs. Jones was also a recipient of the Caring for Carolina Award.

She is survived by her husband, Herman Jones; 1 son, Michael Jones & wife Sherry of Charlotte; 2 daughters, Kay Rhodes & husband Eric of Rutherfordton & Diane Pye & husband Russell of Forest City; 1 brother, Charles Lane of Rutherfordton, 2 sister, Sue Lane of Rutherfordton, Ann Hamby of Statesville; her grandchildren, James & Joeli Splawn, Alicia & Mark Revels, John & Allison Splawn, Jeremy & Zant Parker, Megan Jones, Dexter Bridges, Joe Splawn, & Erin Jones; her great grandchildren, Zach Splawn, Liz Splawn, Adam Splawn, McKiah Splawn, Callan Splawn, Colton Revels.

Funeral services were held at Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Frashier and Rev. Ernie Cole officiating. 

McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the Jones family.