Carla (Richeson) Jones

Carla Richeson Jones, age 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Governor’s Bend Assisted Living, in Erwin, TN. She
was a native of Eldorado, Oklahoma and a daughter of the late James Carl Richeson and Nita (Sheehan) Richeson. Carla lived most of her life in Norman, Oklahoma before moving to Bakersville, NC four years ago.

She earned her Degree in Sociology from Oklahoma State University. After the birth of her two children, Carla chose to stay home and raise them. When her children began school, she started working in office administration and accounting for a pediatric dentistry practice. Later, Carla
earned her BS in Education and began teaching Home Economics at Little Axe High School and Norman North High School.

Carla was a talented seamstress and she enjoyed quilting, embroidering, and making clothes for her kids and grandkids. She liked traveling with her husband and they were dedicated OU Women’s Basketball fans. Carla was devoted to her family and loved them dearly. She especially
treasured spending time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Carla was preceded in death by her high school sweetheart and loving husband of forty-seven years, Rickey Jones in 2019. Left to cherish her memory are her two children: Amy Whyatt and husband, David, of Bakersville and Marcus Jones of Norman, OK; her precious grandchildren: Miah, Benjamin, Daniel, Jacob, and Caleb; great grandchildren: Korbyn and Everett; one sister, Monica Babb of Altus, OK;
and many dear friends.

Service plans will be announced at a later date.

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Robert Ledford Funeral Home, 720 Ohio Avenue, Erwin, is privileged to
serve the Jones family. (423) 743-1380

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