Vesta Kaye Jones

Vesta Kaye Jones passed August 26, 2023, holding the hand of her beloved husband, Kelly.

Kaye was born January 5, 1940 to Walter Albert and Jewel Katherine Beckton Birdsong in Carlisle, Arkansas. She married Robert Kelly Jones, Sr. on July 17, 1957. Together they had four children: Kelly Diane, Kathy, Robert Kelly “Pete”, and Kevin.

Vesta Kaye lived a vibrant and joyous life. During her time on Earth, she was a force to be reckoned with. Kaye had survived breast cancer, heart attacks, and strokes before succumbing to multiple brain aneurysms. She owned her own business, while simultaneously working for the Census Bureau for several years. She was also the president of the Business and Professional Women for some time, as well as president of the Housing Authority in Stuttgart. Kaye enjoyed reading and traveling in her free time. She took many trips over the years with her friends and her granddaughter Kristin. Kaye joined the Aberdeen First Baptist Church in her later years.

Vesta Kaye was preceded in death by her parents Walter Albert and Jewel Katherine, brother Walter Albert “Sunny” Birdsong, Jr., and son Robert Kelly “Pete” Jones, Jr.

Kaye is survived by her husband Robert Kelly Jones, Sr.; daughters Kelly Diane (Gary) Bock and Kathy (Randy) Lee; son Kevin Jones; grandsons Nathan Lee, Brandon Lee, Joshua Walker, and Madison (Laura) Walker; granddaughter Kristin Wilson; and great-grandchildren Marley, Maycee, Nathan, Selah, Lily, Tinlee, Miles, and Drake.

The family request that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to American Cancer Society or Heaven’s Helping Hands Ministries, Inc.

Public Viewing held August 30, 2023, 12pm-4pm at Relerford Funeral Home. Service held August 31, 2023, 2pm at Aberdeen First Baptist Church, Roe.

Professional services entrusted to Relerford Funeral Home, 301 S. College St, Stuttgart (870) 672-8901.