TEMPIE JACKSON JONES
Feb. 1, 1920-April 5, 2017
Tempie Jackson Jones, 97, Pikeville, was called home Wednesday, April 5, 2017, to the loving arms of Jesus Christ her Lord.
Tempie was born in Wayne County Feb. 1, 1920, to the late William Matthew "Mack" Jackson and Rella Belle Hood Jackson. She was married to the late J.D. Jones.
In her younger years, she was nurtured by the members of Falling Creek Baptist Church in the Grantham community.
After completing her degree in education, Tempie became a beloved teacher and principal at Nahunta Elementary School, where she devoted her life to children for more than 32 years.
She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society, and was presented the Long Leaf Pine Award in 1989.
A strong, independent woman whose smile could light up a room, Tempie enjoyed gardening, cooking and spending time with her family.
Tempie was a longtime member of Pleasant Grove Free Will Baptist Church in Pikeville, where she was a charter member of the Ladies Auxiliary and served as president for 14 years.
She was devoted to her church, and was involved in many activities where she utilized her gifts and abilities to share the love of God.
A service to celebrate Tempie's life will be held Saturday, April 8, 2017, at 4 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Free Will Baptist Church, with the Rev. Barry Stallings officiating.
The family will greet friends Saturday following the service at the church and other times at the home of her daughter and son-in-law.
Interment will be Sunday, April 9, 2017, at 3 p.m. in Wayne Memorial Park.
Tempie is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Wesley Wooten of Pikeville; grandchildren, Lauren Wooten Wolfe and husband, Bryan, and Jackson Wooten and wife, Suzanna; great-granddaughter, Lynnsey Ann Wolfe; brother and sister-in-law, Osco W. and Ruth Jackson; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Alex and JoAnn Aycock; and a dear friend at Brookdale, Jimmy Featherston.
In addition to her husband and parents, Tempie was preceded in death by her brothers, Miles Barney Jackson, David Rose Jackson and Thomas B. Jackson.
We would like to give a very special thank you to the wonderful staffs at Brookdale Country Day Road and Community Home Care and Hospice for the love and care they provided for Tempie during her final days. Simple words cannot express our gratitude.
Also, a thank you to the special caregivers who sat with her over these past few weeks.
Although flowers are welcome, memorials may be given to Pleasant Grove Church, 1100 Pikeville-Princeton Road, Pikeville, N.C., 27863, or the University of Mount Olive College, 634 Henderson St., Mount Olive, N.C., 28365.
Online condolence may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.
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Published in Obituaries on April 7, 2017 10:00 AM