Annette Jones Maness
Annette Jones Maness, born on January 23, 1961, in Memphis, Tennessee passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, at TriStar Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, Tennessee. She was a devoted mother, loving nana, sister, aunt and dear friend, leaving behind a legacy of love that will be cherished forever.
Annette was preceded in death by her father, JW Jones; her mother, Irene Hill Jones; her husband of over 24 years, Jeffery Daniel Maness, Sr.; and two grandsons, Bryce Maness and Brantley Maness.
She is survived by her devoted daughter, Aimee Arnold (Scott) of Tennessee Ridge, Tennessee, as well as Cody Maness of Mercer, Tennessee and Jeffery Maness, Jr. of Henderson, Tennessee.
Annette is further survived by three brothers: Bob Jones (Cheryl) of Smyrna, Tennessee, Billy Jones (Doris) of the Holly Grove Community, Tennessee, and David Jones (Judy) of Benton, Arkansas.
In addition, her memory will live on through her grandchildren: Jay Arnold, Benjamin Arnold, Seth Arnold, Hayden Maness, and Bryclee Maness; and one great-grandchild, Kayson Maness.
The family will greet friends during a visitation held at Bells Funeral Home in Bells, Tennessee, on December 17, 2025, starting at 4:00 PM and concluding at 7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held at the same location on December 18, 2025, beginning at 10:00 AM, followed by a burial at Providence United Methodist Church Cemetery in Jackson, Tennessee, at 11:30 AM.
Annette’s warmth, kindness, and nurturing spirit touched everyone who knew her, and she will be deeply missed. Her greatest joy was her family—spanning children and grandchildren, siblings and cousins, nieces and nephews—each one a treasured part of her life and a blessing she thanked God for daily.
Her faith in Jesus guided her life and carried her through the loss of her husband and numerous health challenges. In Him, she found strength, comfort, and joy, and she lived each day as a reflection of His love.
Annette loved being outdoors, tending her garden, and soaking in the beauty of sunrises and sunsets. She cherished time spent with family and friends, whether gathered in fellowship around a bonfire, traveling on impromptu road trips, or discovering great little restaurants tucked away in the most unexpected places.
Annette also had a special gift for cooking. She delighted in preparing meals and found happiness in the joy her food brought to those around her. As we remember Annette, we celebrate the light she brought into the world, her unwavering faith, and the boundless love she shared so freely with everyone she met.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
