Nancy C. Jones

Nancy C. Jones passed away on October 23, 2025, at the Rose Garden in Grandville. Born on March 30, 1945, in Temple, Texas, she was the daughter of Fred and Helen (Chumley) Crown. Nancy graduated from Rochester High School in Indiana, after which she continued her studies at Cedarville College, where she met her future husband, Rev Merlyn Jones.

They married August 27, 1966, at First Baptist Church in Findlay, Ohio. Together, they nurtured a family that blossomed with love. Nancy was a dedicated mother to her three children and a devoted wife to Merlyn for 59 years.

She was known for her great sense of humor and her wonderful smile, which brought joy to those around her. She was not only devoted to her family but also a woman of strong faith. She served as music and children’s director at Faith Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Ohio for many years. Nancy was a current member of Chapel Point Church in Hudsonville.

Surviving are her loving husband; children, Lori (Kenneth Jr.) Wall of Otsego, Mark (Andrea) Jones of Cincinnati, and Phil (Michelle) Jones of Grand Rapids; six grandchildren: Grant Jones, Luke (Emilee) Jones, Aislinn Jones, Kate Jones, Jackson Jones, and Brayden Jones; sisters, Patricia Kemp and Penny Collins along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Friends may visit with Nancy’s family starting at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the First Baptist Church of Otsego, until the time of the celebration of Nancy’s life at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Paul Laborde officiating. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell.

Nancy’s family would like to thank the amazing care team at Corewell Health Hospice and the staff at Blodgett Hospital ACE Unit.

Contributions in memory of Nancy may be directed to First Baptist Church of Otsego.

Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.