Nell (Jones) Fletcher

Nell Jones Fletcher, age 78, passed away peacefully, Saturday, March 1, 2025 at the Foley Center in Blowing Rock, NC.

She was born October 3, 1946, a daughter of the late Chester and Ruby Jones, a Watauga County native.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, James Max Fletcher, a sister-in-law Mary Sherwood and brother Joseph Ned Jones.

She was a member of Meat Camp Baptist Church for more than 50 years and retired from IRC/TRW Plant after 43 years of employment.

She is survived by a brother, Robert Jones (Linda) of Fleetwood; sister-in-law, Judy Jones of Boone, and brother-in-law, Bill Sherwood of Sugar Grove. Three nephews, Mark Jones (Angel) of Wilmington, NC, Tim Jones (Carol) of West Jefferson, and James Sherwood (Maria) of Vilas; three nieces, Kim Jones of Boone, Kristina Norris (Scott) of Boone, and Margaret McGlamery of Sugar Grove. Great nieces, Emily Plyer (Bradley) and Allie Dudley (Conner) of Wilmington, NC; Eva Jones and Kristen Jones of West Jefferson, Hannah Grace Norris of Orlando, FL; Makala Howell (Jared) and Maura Miller (Stephen) of Sugar Grove, and Lidia Sherwood of Charleston, SC and great nephew Tyler Sherwood (Kylie) of Sugar Grove, a special cousin, Margo McManus (Thant) of Harrisburg, NC.

“Let us always meet each other with a smile, for a smile is the beginning of love.”

Nell was a gentle, sweet lady with a beautiful smile for everyone. Even on her most difficult days, the smile was still there.

Her strong presence was full of grace and warmth.

Nell had a great love for her family. She adored her nieces and nephews and the times they shared together. As her health declined, her brothers and their families made sure she was well taken care of, always sharing the responsibility. Their love for Nell truly demonstrated through their actions.

During the seven years that Nell resided at the Foley Center, she became a favorite of the staff and enjoyed friendship with many residents. She loved to participate in various activities there, but Bingo was by far her favorite. Her sweet smile and gentle spirit will be missed.

Funeral Services will be conducted on Friday, March 7, 2025 at Austin and Barnes Funeral Home at 1:00 PM. Family will receive friends from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM prior to the service. Interment will follow at Mount Lawn Cemetery. Rev. Mike Townsend and Rev. Tim Jones will officiate.

The family would like to say a special thank you to Amorem Hospice for their compassionate care and to Amy Townsend and the staff of the Foley Center, for their consistent support and care.

Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Meat Camp Baptist Church Cemetery Fund in care of Barry Greene, 527 Jack Hayes Road, Boone, NC 28607

Online condolences may be shared at www.austinandbarnesfunerlhome.com

Austin and Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Fletcher family.

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