VIEWING: Friday, October 24, 2025/ Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
A MUSICAL TRIBUTE: Friday, October 24, 2025/ Time: 6:00 PM/ Whittle Grove Baptist Church, 99 Bridge Road, South Hill, VA 23970
SERVICE: Saturday, October 25, 2025/ Time: 12:00 PM/ Temple Gate RZUA Church, 405 South Hill Avenue, South Hill, VA 23970/ Rev. Lanny Wilson, Officiating
EARNESTINE JONES STUKES, daughter of the late Lawrence O. Jones and Annie Mae Tisdale Jones, was born March 10, 1962 in Mecklenburg County, VA and departed this life October 15, 2025, at her residence. She was also preceded in death by a daughter- Latoya S. Jones, known to many as “Tweety Bird” and her siblings- Lawrence Jones, Jr., Zelma Washington, and Edith King.
At an early she was baptized and joined Whittle Grove Baptist Church where she was a dedicated and faithful member until her demise. She, also was a member of the Whittle Grove Sr. Choir, Sunday School and she attended bible study regularly. Earnestine was a member of her family gospel singing group (named after her father), the LOJ Gospel Singers. She adored singing so much that she joined a community choir, the A. P. Walker Mass Choir.
She attended the Mecklenburg County Public Schools and later graduated from the Job Corps. In 1995, she was married to Wardell Stukes. Earnestine was employed for over 17 years at Wal-Mart Pharmacy in South Hill, VA and welcome everyone with a smile.
In her spare time, she loved to cook, sing, spend time with family, and playing board games and games on her cell phone. When you approached Earnestine, she would greet you by saying “Hey Ladybug” and if you asked her how she is doing, her reply would be “I’m Bless”. She had a loving, caring, and humble spirit that will forever be cherished and missed.
Earnestine leaves to cherish her memory: her two daughters- Shelly (Marcus) Hendricks, Raleigh, NC and Asiah Stukes (Mikale Walker), of the home; two grandchildren- Yasmine and Shimya Hendricks, both of South Hill, VA; two bonus grandchildren- Tanner Hendricks and Seona Stancil; three sisters- Fannie (Harold ) Bennett and Felicia Jones-Peterson, all of South Hill, VA; Rev. Brenda (Calvin) Hutcheson, Bracey, VA; three brothers- Wayne Jones, Suffolk, VA; Don Jones, Lawrenceville, VA and Min. Garry Jones, Glen Allen, VA; step-mom- Frances B. Jones, South Hill, VA; four aunts- Maccie Farrar, Petersburg, VA; Mary Tisdale, Richmond, VA and Michelle Tisdale, South Hill, VA and Gladys Jones, Brodnax, VA; devoted nephew and niece-Travis and Rakieta Jones, Brodnax, VA; devoted cousins- Leon Sturdivant, Bernadine Miller, Jackie Sturdivant; devoted friends- Linda Evans, Gwenervere Alexander, L. Diane Baskerville and Deloris Russell, and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
My sincere condolences to the family.🙏
To the family of Mrs. Earnestine Jones Stukes, my prayers and love go out to all of you. When I got the word that Earnestine had passed I was at a loss for words. She will truly be missed by everyone. Rest well LadyBug.
Sending my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family of Earnestine. She was such a sweetheart and always greeted us with a smile. Will definitely miss seeing her at Walmart pharmacy. Rest well Ladybug 🐞 until we meet again.
WOW. gone but not forgotten .To the family I am sending my condolences to your family and praying that God will strength you as you go through these difficult days ahead . I will continue to keep you all in prayer . Brenda Macklin - Mangrum
May God give you all the strength and courage to make it through this heart breaking time! Stay strong and remain humble. Love to all! Latoya W. & Darrell M.
I offer my deepest sympathy and most heartfelt condolences to the family of Earnestine Jones Stukes.
Today, I reflect on the beautiful life of my dear cousin and friend----an extraordinary woman of faith, kindness, and integrity. Her genuine love for God and for those around her was evident in every act, every word, and every smile. To my beloved cousin and friend ----- thank you for being YOU! Your legacy of kindness, honesty, and faith will forever be with me. I love you dearly, and will cherish your memory forever. Rest in peace, dear friend. Until we meet again.
Renee Tisdale
I am sorry for your loss. She was such a sweet lady. I will miss seeing her in Walmart
To the family I send my deepest condolences and prayers. Asking God to comfort you, give you strength, that you will be granted peace during this difficult time. Shelly, Asiah, Yasmine, and Shimya love you all.
My sincere condolences to her Family & Friends. I've only seen Ernestine in Walmart but, her compassionate greetings will be sorely missed. Sleep Peacefully in Paradise, Blessed Lady.
My condolences to family .she was thr sweetest lady always with a smile. She will be greatly missed not only at Walmart pharmacy but also at fdlion playing her numbers ,greeting us all with a "gdmornin ladybug"😭
Fam, I know in time GOD will heal our broken hearts. We're shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of cousin Earnestine 😓💔 praying for strength, comfort and peace for everyone during this difficult time. We don't know why GOD needed this Angel right now but we have to trust HIM, Thank GOD for times shared and memories created❤️🐞
Heartfelt thoughts go out to you in this time of sorrow. May your hearts and souls find peace and comfort. Pastor Leo and First Lady Mattie Thorpe
Sending prayers of comfort and love to the family. Surely your love one will be missed She had that spirit of holiness that brighten Ed the lives of many. Rest in Peace Ernestine.
My prayers and condolences to the family. Earnestine will be truly missed. She was a sweet, and kind person. She was a friend, co-worker and a classmate. Take your rest.
I would like to send my deepest sympathy and condolences to Ms. Earnestine daughters and her family. She was such a sweet, kind genuine lady. I only met her at Walmart pharmacy a few times and she always was so nice to me. It was like we knew each other personally the way she always talked to me and uplifted me, encouraged me when I was going through some challenges myself. She would always speak life into me and always told me every time I seen her to always keep God first!!! That has always stuck with me! I'm going to miss seeing her at the pharmacy. This has hurt my feelings so bad, I pray that God brings her daughters and family peace through their time of grief.
To the Jones and Stokes family, my deepest condolences. Ernestine was a beautiful soul who always greeted others with a warm smile and a sweet spirit that reflected the love of God within her. She truly let her light shine wherever she went. May the Lord wrap His loving arms around you during this time of sorrow. Remember, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Ernestine has earned her heavenly rest, and her spirit will continue to live on through the love she shared. The Hayspell and Simmons Families
Thinking of the Jones and Stukes families during this difficult time. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sending prayers of comfort to the family. Ernestine will truly be missed. Such a sweet and beautiful soul. Rest in heaven Earnestine
To The Stukes and Jones family I pray and asking God to give you all comfort. May God continue to bless each of you. She will be missed. Corkey
So sorry to hear of the passing of Earnestine. She was such a sweet and loving person who always greeted you with a smile. Condolences to the family.
My Heartfelt condolences to Sturkes and Jones Family, I'm gonna miss you at Walmart pharmacy. May you continue to Rest in Paradise my sister/friend. Love to all of you. May God gives you Strength and Comfort in your time of sorrow 🌹🌹🌹!!!
I'm so sorry bout yall lost Earnestine was a real special friend always was nice and caring she will be missed by many!! RIP my Friend
Wishing you peace and comfort as you navigate this challenging time. My heart goes out to the family.Praying that God will comfort you during this time.
Sorry for loss praying for the family love the family Be strong and know God is with all of you 🙏🏿 the Barnes Special Gospel Singer
I am so incredibly sorry for your lose. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Sweet beautiful Ernestine she was truly a beautiful soul ,and that smile that always said I got the joy of the Lord ,I'm going to miss you my friend ,what a great example of you living for the Lord ,rest on my friend ,I love you
Sending sincere condolences to Ernestine's family and friends. It was always a pleasure seeing Ernestine at the Walmart pharmacy and of course she would always greet you with a smile and "Hey Ladybug!" She will be greatly missed.
My heartfelt prayers and condolences to the Jones-Stukes family. Earnestine was truly one of a kind and will be truly missed by us all. We love her but God loved her best.
My heart is so broken and I will miss my dear friend. You are gone but I will never forget you
My heartfelt condolences to the family. Walmart Pharmacy won't be the same!!
Ernestine the true ladybug you will be missed dearly cuz, I wish we had more time together
Rest in heavenly peace God got a ladybug angel
May your beautiful precious soul rest. I will miss you Teen. Rest easy my friend. My condolences to her family and friends.
woman of God ' you will be missed ' always with a smile on your face and a kind word' the father had call you home ' rest now
Girl you did a big one. I missed you last two times when I picked up my medication. Always a kind word or just whatever was on your mind. You never missed telling me "I'm Blessed" We had some good conversations lil bit we could get in. Rest Easy Earnestine!
Sympathy and Prayers Go out To The Jones and Stukes family. She will be Miss at Walmart.Love Shirley Blackwell,Powell,Nichols,and The Taylor Family.
I love the Jones family so much,,,yall are in my prayers,,,this was another tough one,,
"Let not your heart be trouble...." Prayers goes out to the Jones/Stukes family. She had such a special, kind, loving spirit that believed in God. She was an inspiration when greeted by her at Walmart Pharmacy. We love you but God loved you more. Rest in peace Earnestine.
Sorry for your loss she was a great and sweet person.
My Deepest Sympathy to The Jones and Stukes Family 🙏🙏🙏
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.