REIDSVILLE, NC - Mrs. Inez Dillard Jones, age 99, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026 at her residence.

Public viewing will begin on Friday, February 6, 2026 from 12 until 6 p.m. at McLaurin-Harris Funeral Home, 721 East Morehead Street, Reidsville, NC.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 7, 2026 from the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 206 Holderby Street, Reidsville, NC. Visitation with the family will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by the service at 12 p.m. Reverend Dr. Jacqualyn McHenry, eulogist.

The committal and interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Reidsville, NC.

Inez D. Jones was born May 4, 1926, to the late John Henry "Jack" and Posey Willis Dillard in Eden, NC. After 99 years on this earth, Mrs. Jones peacefully transitioned to glory on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

Mrs. Jones' legacy is characterized by her kindness, godliness, and motherhood. She was a wonderful, godly mother to many, not just her six children. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She lived out her christian journey at Little Bethlehem Christian Church, Eden, NC & First Christian Church, Reidsville, NC.

Mrs. Jones worked for the late Dr. Ernest Reynolds' family and retired from Zarn, Inc. (plastics manufacturing company) after 20+ years of service. Mrs. Jones enjoyed family, friends, and the Ridge Street community. She always had kind, uplifting words to share. Also, Mrs. Jones was known for her soulful, southern cooking and exceptional hospitality. Above all, she loved Jesus Christ and christian living.

Mrs. Jones will be greatly missed. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert O. "Bongo" Jones; son, Robert Duval Jones; daughter, Dr. Portia Faye Hopper (Ernest); seven siblings (Eria Bell, Vinola Willis, Lelia Jones, Claude Dillard, Raymond Dillard, Thomas Dillard, & Harry Lee Dillard). She leaves to cherish her memory daughter, Evangelist Linda Hedrick (Mack) of Greensboro, NC; sons, Rev. Rudy D. Jones (Sherrie) of Waterloo, IA, Dr. Joey N. Jones (Kinta) of Silver Spring, MD, Marty V. Jones of Washington, DC; niece, Marcia Lynch of Lithonia, GA, nephew, John S. Bell, III of Eden, NC; cousin, Delois Blackwell of Yanceyville, NC, eleven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, family in Philadelphia, & a host of relatives & friends.

We are very appreciative of our mother's caregivers: Marguerite Hildebrand, Lisa Roach, Veronica Culver, and Ray Lawson. Also, we are grateful for every service and kindness extended to us during this time. We pray God's richest blessings upon each of you.

Service by McLaurin-Harris