Nevada Prattes Jones, 93, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Stonebridge at Woodbury.

She was born January 2, 1924 in Duplin County, the daughter of the late Kilby Bess and Myna Brinson Jones.

Nevada is survived by her nieces, Barbara Ann Lopez (John), Nevada Jones, Angela Jones, Janet Chambers (Keith) and Janice Jones (Richard Clifton); nephews, John Baldwin (Jane), Michael Jones (Sally), Eric Jones, John Greg Jones, H. W. Langston (Jean), and Harley Jones (Ruth); and several great nieces and great nephews.

Nevada was a member of Burgaw Baptist Church. In her career of 40 years as a cosmetologist, Nevada was so good at making ladies look good and feel good about themselves. She was a lady filled with charm, grace and compassion for others.

The family will receive friends at 11:00 a.m on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Quinn-McGowen Burgaw Chapel with service beginning at 12 noon. The Reverend Tom Canady will conduct the service. Entombment will follow in Riverview Memorial Park Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to Burgaw Baptist Church PO Box 385, Burgaw, NC 28425 or to a charity of one's choice.

Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com
Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.