Betty Anne Smith Jones

Betty Anne Smith Jones, 95, of Smithfield, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Bennie Judson Smith, Sr and Merle Powell Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Garnes Jones, Sr. She is survived by her son, Ronald Wayne Jones; grandchildren, Laurie J. Costello (Adam), Maggie J. Swan (Brandon) and Holly J. Potter (Mike); great grandchildren, Alexis, Liam, Alex, Triton, Troy, Ava and Skylar; sister, Marian S. Grady (Andy); and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a son, Horace Garnes “Butch” Jones, Jr; grandson, Jeffrey Wayne Jones; sisters, Shirley Burroughs and Alice Faye Johnston; brothers, Benny J. Smith, Jr, Robert P. “Buddy” Smith and Eddie A. Smith; and daughter in laws, Mary Lou Jones and Margaret Moody Jones.

Mrs. Jones, “Nanny” as she was known by her family, was a lifelong resident of Isle of Wight County, she was a member of Smithfield Baptist Church, where she was active in her Sunday School Class. She loved to cook and enjoyed family meals on Sundays. A big sports fan she loved following the children and grandchildren when they played.

A graveside will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026, 2 p.m., St. Lukes Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday afternoon, from 4 to 5 p.m., at Little’s Funeral Home, Smithfield, VA.

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