Clara Elizabeth Jones
Clara Elizabeth Jones, “Liz,” was born March 29, 1938, in Clinton.
After working at Magnet Mills, Liz traveled to Michigan and worked for Ford Motor Co. for several years. She later returned to Tennessee and developed a deep interest in her family’s genealogy, beginning her research in the early 1970s.
Liz was diligent in her desire to document her family’s history. Without the benefit of computers, she conducted most of her research by writing letters, including correspondence to the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., and to contacts in various countries seeking historical information. She ultimately completed her work, publishing the Jones-Long family history and sharing it with relatives to preserve their heritage for future generations.
Although she once aspired to become a teacher but did not do so formally, Liz became a teacher of history to her family through her dedication and passion for preserving their story.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Etta Jones; brothers, Marshall, Ralph, Clyde, John, Roy and Charles Jones Jr.; and sisters, Mary Gerline (Berry), Stella Faye and Helen Sue.
She is survived by her sister-in-law, Jean; 14 nieces; and 19 nephews. Although she never had children of her own, she loved her nieces and nephews as her own.
A graveside service was held at R.W. Long Cemetery on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, at 11 a.m.
Jackson Funeral Home and Cremation is in charge of arrangements.
