Erenestine Tackett Jones, age 86, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Sunday, February 12, 1939, in Carter County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late James and Dessie Egans Tackett.
She enjoyed reading, going to yard sales, working in her flowers, garden, swinging on her front porch, fishing, quilting, cooking, making crafts, spending time with her grandchilden and her dogs.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Jason Parker; five brothers, Rufus Tackett, Ivan Tackett, Ora Estill Tackett, James Tackett Jr. Edward Crawford; two sisters, Opal Fannin and Zella Davis.
Erenestine is survived by one son, James (Shonnie) Jones of Olive Hill, Kentucky; one daughter, Lisa (James) Conn of Olive Hill, Kentucky; three grandchildren, Patience Jones, Maggie Jones, Samuel Jones; 2 children whom she thought of as grandchildren, John Esteppee and Ashley Brook Esteppee; one sister, Aileen (Earsel Jr.) Porter; special caregivers, James Conn and Faye Swisher, with many other family and friends who will sadly miss her.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Globe Funeral Chapel, 17277 West US Hwy 60, Olive Hill, Kentucky, with Elder David Sturgill officiating. Burial will follow in Olive Hill Memorial Park in Olive Hill, Kentucky.
Friends may visit after 10 a.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, until the service hour at Globe Funeral Chapel.
Eddie Tackett, Samuel Jones, Brad Seagraves, James Conn, Timothy Gilliam, Johnny Esteppee and Timothy Moore will serve as pallbearers.
Earsel Porter Jr. will serve as honorary pallbearer.
Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, Kentucky is honored to serve the family of Erenestine Tackett Jones.
