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Obituary For Earnestine Jones Stukes
VIEWING: Friday, October 24, 2025/ Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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 Rev. 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.
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Add A CondolenceThinking 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
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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
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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 🙏🙏🙏
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