Jacqueline Kuhrtz Jones

JACQUELINE KUHRTZ JONES, 80, of Clinton, Mississippi, passed away unexpectedly, at 12:36 pm, Monday, June 9, 2025.

She was born in Red Bud, Illinois, to the late Dr. Kenneth L. and Pauline (nee Messamore) Kuhrtz of Chester, on May 25, 1945.

Jacqueline was a graduate of Chester High School and the University of Illinois, where she was a member of the Alpha Delta PI sorority. She was a devoted teacher, who taught her first year in Red Bud, Illinois before moving to Mississippi where she retired from Clinton High School, in Clinton, Mississippi, after teaching for forty years.

She is survived by her two daughters: Leslie C Jones of Summit, MS, Molly M. Jones of Brookhaven MS., bonus son, Charles Williams of Clinton, MS, and her brother, K.T, Kuhrtz of Hattiesburg, MS. She leaves behind three grandchildren, Whitney Jones, Nathan Bass and Justin (Alissa) Breaux, and two great-granddaughters, Adalynn and Aubree.

She was preceded in death by her loving parents.

Jacqueline lived life fully, laughed often and loved fiercely. She was an avid reader, armchair Jeopardy champ and word puzzle genius. She loved her Illini football, globetrotting and spending endless hours decorating her home for holidays, especially Christmas. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends and former students.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, June 16, 2025 at Evergreen Cemetery in Chester, Illinois.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Four C’s in Clinton, MS or The Brookhaven Animal Rescue League in Brookhaven, MS.