Janie Lee (Nickell) Jones

Janie Lee (Nickell) Jones, 85, of Godley, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026. Born on November 14, 1940, in Cleburne, Texas, she lived a rich and fulfilling life marked by warmth, generosity, and a bright spirit that touched everyone around her.

Janie dedicated more than 50 years to a career in banking, followed by 20 years in data processing, leaving a lasting impression on colleagues and friends alike. Her deep commitment to her work was matched by her love for family. She cherished gatherings with loved ones and found joy in simple pleasures, including watching birds, visiting the casino, and cheering for the Texas Rangers.

Known for consistently placing others before herself, Janie earned the admiration and gratitude of all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lea Jones; her parents, Lester Lee Nickell and Thelma Jane Peay; and her son, Bobby Jones. She is survived by her son, Jimmy Jones, and his wife Amy; her daughter, Cindy Smith, and her husband Dean; her grandchildren, Danielle Thomas and her husband Dereck, Patrick Jones and his wife Paula, Garrett Smith, Cady Smith, Jaden Smith, and Nicole Jones; her great-grandchildren, Avery Thomas, Graham Thomas, Callum Smith, and Sutton Smith; and her sisters, Lanelle Allen and Shirley Doty and husband Wyndlon.

Janie’s presence will be profoundly missed, and her memory will be cherished by all who had the joy of knowing her.