Effie "Beatrice" (Keith) Jones, was born November 8, 1928 and entered into her heavenly dwelling on January 4, 2026, reaching the age of 97 years. She died peacefully in her home with her family present. The same home in which she lived and served her family faithfully since this became the permanent family home in 1959.

She was the eighth child born to the late Brandy and Mattie Keith, both of whom preceded her in death.

She married Lloyd Thomas Jones on June 5, 1947. To this union 8 children were born, all of whom survive her:

Gene Thomas (Rita) of Monticello

James Harold (Tina) of Waynesville OH

Betty Faye (Danny, dec.) Ridner of Somerset

Larry Allen of Monticello

Beverly Kaye (Jonathan) Roberts of Monticello

Garry Keith (Joyce) of Monticello

Randy (Penny) of Monticello

and twin brother

Ronnie (Joanna) of Somerset

In addition to her eight children, she is survived by one brother, Homer Keith of Independence, KY and a special niece (more like a sister) Cloteen Clark of Monticello.

She is also survived by twelve grandsons and 6 granddaughters:

Kevin (Missy) Jones            Lindsey (Jeff) Sexton

Jimmy Jones                       Brian Jones

Robbie (Jamie) Ridner        Justin (Joni) Ridner             Jaime Ridner

Rhodes (Jessica)Roberts     Daniel (Mary Beth) Roberts

Hannah (Jarrad)Parmley

Melissa (Philip) Pennycuff  Charles Jones             Chris (Danielle) Jones

Kayla (Josh) Simpson          Rachael (Shane) Taylor

Trevor Jones                       Jacob (Sydney) Jones          Matthew Jones

In addition, thirty five great grandchildren survive her along with two great-great grandchildren.

Beatrice was preceded in death by her husband of sixty seven years, Lloyd Jones in August of 2014. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Oliver, Lee, and Litton as well as four sisters, Edith Lambuth, Zora Branscum, Esther Morrow, and Geraldine Hardwick. Three infant siblings also preceded her as well as a son-in-law, Danny Ridner.

Beatrice professed her faith in Jesus Christ at the age of thirteen, was baptized and joined Zion Baptist Church. She later moved her membership to Lower Turkey Creek Baptist Church and in 1959 when the family moved to Ritner, the letter was moved to Lick Creek Baptist Church where she remained a member until her home-going.

Beatrice's life revolved around her large family and extended family including many nieces and nephews with whom she enjoyed spending time at the annual Keith Family Reunion in Monticello.

Her family on earth is comforted by knowing that the reunion in heaven has just begun as she awaits our joining her there.

Visitation will be Thursday January 8, 2026 from 5:00-8:00 PM and again on Friday January 9, 2026 until the hour of the funeral service at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks guests to make donations to Hospice of Lake Cumberland, who provided excellent guidance and care over the last seventeen months of Beatrice's life. Donations can also be made to Gideons International in memory of Beatrice.

Hickey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.