Raelynn Jones

Raelynn Grace Jones, daughter of Cody Ray Jones and Aleisha (Kelley) Jones of Jackson, Missouri was born on June 24, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri and passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024 at the Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri at the age young age of 5 years.

Raelynn started her journey fighting and made sure to do everything her way. With being 1 of only 38 other people born with her condition she beat her odds and showed that she had her own story. Raelynn’s fight helped several other kids in her area get the equipment they needed. Raelynn enjoyed Disney movies and songs. She was the best hand holder but holding her was reserved for only special people. Raelynn had the prettiest eyes and the best smile, but she made you earn those. She got to show the world what a true fighter she was and hopefully her story can inspire and help others.

Besides her loving parents, survivors include one brother, Maverick Jones and one sister, Mya Jones of Jackson; grandparents, Becky Kelley of Jackson; Don and Missy Jones of Scott City; great-grandparents, Joyce Hall of Essex, Missouri; Paul Woodard of Dexter; Bill Upchurch of Cape Girardeau, and, Glenda Jones of Benton; several cousins, aunts, and uncles; also, by her special nurse, Susan Lowe.

She was preceded in death by one grandfather, Rick Kelley; great-grandfathers, Kurtis Hall and Don Jones I; and great-grandmother Barbara Vinson.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 12, 2024 from 11:00 until 12:00 noon at the Unity Baptist Church in Benton.  Funeral services will then be conducted at 12:00 noon with Rev. Dennis Lowe officiating.  Interment will follow Unity Baptist Cemetery.