Lyda Belle Gravley Jones

Lyda Belle Gravley Jones, 94, of Greenville passed away on August 25, 2025 at Bon Secours Mercy Health Eastside. She was the daughter of the late James Harrison Gravley and Annie Perry Gravley Clark Bruce. She was a member of Cedar Rock Baptist Church in Easley, S.C. Surviving are her children, David Eugene Jones (Freda Messer), Gary Harrison Jones (Joye Stepp), Michael Dean Jones (Patricia Gilliland), Rhonda Jones Tucker (Jack Tucker Jr), Martha Jones Jackson (Randy), and Frankie Burgess Hammond (Lyn). Grandchildren: David E. Jones Jr., Sunshine Jones Garrett (Kelli), Jade Jones King (Andy), Harris Jones, Brandon Jackson (Sandra), Brittany Jackson Henderson (Keith), Tiffany Jackson, Luke Burgess, Andrew Burgess (Amanda), Taylor Shorey (Kristin). Great-grandchildren: Natalia Jackson, Jaidyn Burgess, Elizabeth Jackson, Phoenix Herndon, Dyson King, Danny Henderson, David Henderson, Everleigh Jackson, Kobi King, Finley Shorey, Rowan Shorey, Millie Shorey and Milo Shorey. Sisters: Martha Brown of Easley, SC and Shirley Clark Holcombe (Roy) Easley, SC and her little Velcro dog, Clover, who was always at her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Freeman Franklin Jones, brothers William Hensley Gravley, James Gravley, Harold Gravley and sisters, Marie Gravley May, Eleanor Gravley James, Carol Clark Cobb. Also, three grandsons, Jack D. Tucker III, Rodney Lee Garrett and Delbert Nicholas Burgess. Sons-in-law, Ted Delbert Burgess and Lyn Horton Hammond. Lyda Belle spent her entire life caring for others. She was selfless and loved everyone she met. She was kind, humble and never had a harsh word to say about anyone and did not judge others. She would give anything she had to a complete stranger if they needed it. Her youngest granddaughter Harris said it best, “no matter how old she was and no matter how old we got, she always made sure every grandchild and great-grandchild had a Christmas present from her. She never missed a chance to make us feel loved. Her home was full of little pig figurines. When I asked her why, she said with a laugh, Well, my sister collected cows, so I had to pick something! She made the best banana pudding you’ll ever taste, and she poured love into everything she gave us. One time for Mother’s Day, I tried to gift her some money. She got offended and said she didn’t need my money. She was always giving, never asking for anything in return.” Mama was not a person who ever needed material things or money, she just wanted her family to love each other and we have not disappointed her. We are all very close and love each other because of the example she set for us. Our matriarch is gone but only temporarily. We will see you again, Mama, on the other side when we get there. Until then, we love you and hope you have all the little piggies you could ever imagine. A Memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 31, at 2 PM at Foothills Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 12:45 PM until 2 PM at the church prior to the service. The family will be at the home of her daughter, Rhonda Jones Tucker. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Foothills Baptist Church or any charity of your choice.

Lyda Belle Gravley Jones

February 4, 1931 - August 25, 2025