Jean Elizabeth (Jones) Marquardt Obituary (1929 - 2021)

Jean Elizabeth Marquardt, 92, of Russellville, passed away, Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville, AR. The daughter of Charles and Flora Price Jones, she was born January 16, 1929 in Charlotte, NC and was a Homemaker. She and her husband, Howard E. Marquardt, were very active in the Disabled American Veterans where she was a lifetime member and served as chaplain. She was a member of the Grace Baptist Church for over 40 years. She enjoyed her companion dachsund, Trixi and Bible studies in both her church and her local neighborhood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard E. Marquardt; her parents; a sister, Barbara Jones; three Brothers, Raymond A. Jones; Billy R. Jones and Hughey Jones. Jean is survived by her four nieces, Peggy Bond (Kenny) of Russellville; Jennifer Rhoda (Darryl) of Cape Coral, FL; Debbie Cody (Jason) of Myrtle Beach, SC; Rebecca Jean Lawson of Lakeland, FL; two nephews, Robbie Jones (Deanna) of Charlotte, NC; Raymond Jones of Lakeland, FL; her stepdaughter, Tricia Carnell (Jay) of Tampa, FL; two grandsons, Lucas Carnell of Bradenton, FL; Clint Carnell of Atlanta, GA; a sister-in-law, Betty Jones of Myrtle Beach, SC; many great-nieces and great-nephews as well as great-great nieces and nephews and numerous friends and neighbors. A family led memorial service will be held Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Grace Baptist Church. Rev. Roger Pearce will officiate. Burial will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Russellville by Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to Grace Baptist Church,1800 South Knoxville Avenue, Russellville, AR 72801 or Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home, 220 John Babish Lane, Russellville, AR, 72801. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.