Obituary
Rachel Moretz Jones, 73, of Hickory died on Friday, July 10th at Carolina Caring (Hospice).
Born September 28th, 1946 in Hickory, NC she was the daughter of the late Ronder M. Moretz and Mabel Sigman Moretz.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. John R. Jones III.
Rachel was well known as a devoted mother and grandmother. She was strong and passionate in her faith and enjoyed teaching others about God. Heavily involved in the church as a Bible school teacher as well as different women’s study groups. In her free time, she volunteered for local schools and charities. She found great joy in trips to the beach and listening to the sounds of the river in the mountains. Rachel had a deep passion for the theatre, music, and especially sweets (chocolate and pecan pie to be specific). Rachel had such a warm presence and a smile that filled any room. She will be greatly missed and remembered by so many family members and loved ones.
She is survived by her three daughters: Kimberly Jones Hoke and husband Ryan, Jennifer Jones and wife Brandi, both of Hickory, NC, and Ashley Jones and partner Heather Renken of Asheville, NC. Granddaughters: Hailey and Corbin Hoke and Allison Jones. Sister Ellen Cooke and husband Jack, brothers William Moretz and wife Pat, and Clyde Moretz and wife Mary all of Hickory, NC as well as many other nieces and nephews.
A private service to celebrate Rachel’s life with be held 2:00 PM Thursday, July 16th at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. In addition, the service will also be live streamed.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to: https://www.supportful.com/racheljonesmemorial
Bass-Smith Funeral Home in Hickory is serving the family of Rachel Moretz Jones.
Rachel Moretz Jones, 73, of Hickory died on Friday, July 10th at Carolina Caring (Hospice).
Born September 28th, 1946 in Hickory, NC she was the daughter of the late Ronder M. Moretz and Mabel Sigman Moretz.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. John R. Jones III.
Rachel was well known as a devoted mother and grandmother. She was strong and passionate in her faith and enjoyed teaching others about God. Heavily involved in the church as a Bible school teacher as well as different women’s study groups. In her free time, she volunteered for local schools and charities. She found great joy in trips to the beach and listening to the sounds of the river in the mountains. Rachel had a deep passion for the theatre, music, and especially sweets (chocolate and pecan pie to be specific). Rachel had such a warm presence and a smile that filled any room. She will be greatly missed and remembered by so many family members and loved ones.
She is survived by her three daughters: Kimberly Jones Hoke and husband Ryan, Jennifer Jones and wife Brandi, both of Hickory, NC, and Ashley Jones and partner Heather Renken of Asheville, NC. Granddaughters: Hailey and Corbin Hoke and Allison Jones. Sister Ellen Cooke and husband Jack, brothers William Moretz and wife Pat, and Clyde Moretz and wife Mary all of Hickory, NC as well as many other nieces and nephews.
A private service to celebrate Rachel’s life with be held 2:00 PM Thursday, July 16th at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. In addition, the service will also be live streamed.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to: https://www.supportful.com/racheljonesmemorial
Bass-Smith Funeral Home in Hickory is serving the family of Rachel Moretz Jones.
Obituary
Rachel Moretz Jones, 73, of Hickory died on Friday, July 10th at Carolina Caring (Hospice).
Born September 28th, 1946 in Hickory, NC she was the daughter of the late Ronder M. Moretz and Mabel Sigman Moretz.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. John R. Jones III.
Rachel was well known as a devoted mother and grandmother. She was strong and passionate in her faith and enjoyed teaching others about God. Heavily involved in the church as a Bible school teacher as well as different women’s study groups. In her free time, she volunteered for local schools and charities. She found great joy in trips to the beach and listening to the sounds of the river in the mountains. Rachel had a deep passion for the theatre, music, and especially sweets (chocolate and pecan pie to be specific). Rachel had such a warm presence and a smile that filled any room. She will be greatly missed and remembered by so many family members and loved ones.
She is survived by her three daughters: Kimberly Jones Hoke and husband Ryan, Jennifer Jones and wife Brandi, both of Hickory, NC, and Ashley Jones and partner Heather Renken of Asheville, NC. Granddaughters: Hailey and Corbin Hoke and Allison Jones. Sister Ellen Cooke and husband Jack, brothers William Moretz and wife Pat, and Clyde Moretz and wife Mary all of Hickory, NC as well as many other nieces and nephews.
A private service to celebrate Rachel’s life with be held 2:00 PM Thursday, July 16th at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. In addition, the service will also be live streamed.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to: https://www.supportful.com/racheljonesmemorial
Bass-Smith Funeral Home in Hickory is serving the family of Rachel Moretz Jones.
Rachel Moretz Jones, 73, of Hickory died on Friday, July 10th at Carolina Caring (Hospice).
Born September 28th, 1946 in Hickory, NC she was the daughter of the late Ronder M. Moretz and Mabel Sigman Moretz.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. John R. Jones III.
Rachel was well known as a devoted mother and grandmother. She was strong and passionate in her faith and enjoyed teaching others about God. Heavily involved in the church as a Bible school teacher as well as different women’s study groups. In her free time, she volunteered for local schools and charities. She found great joy in trips to the beach and listening to the sounds of the river in the mountains. Rachel had a deep passion for the theatre, music, and especially sweets (chocolate and pecan pie to be specific). Rachel had such a warm presence and a smile that filled any room. She will be greatly missed and remembered by so many family members and loved ones.
She is survived by her three daughters: Kimberly Jones Hoke and husband Ryan, Jennifer Jones and wife Brandi, both of Hickory, NC, and Ashley Jones and partner Heather Renken of Asheville, NC. Granddaughters: Hailey and Corbin Hoke and Allison Jones. Sister Ellen Cooke and husband Jack, brothers William Moretz and wife Pat, and Clyde Moretz and wife Mary all of Hickory, NC as well as many other nieces and nephews.
A private service to celebrate Rachel’s life with be held 2:00 PM Thursday, July 16th at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. In addition, the service will also be live streamed.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to: https://www.supportful.com/racheljonesmemorial
Bass-Smith Funeral Home in Hickory is serving the family of Rachel Moretz Jones.
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