Claudia (Clydia) Jones Ellison, 85 of LaFollette went home to the Lord on November 13. Claudia was the daughter of Hugh and Hazel (Carr) Jones. Claudia grew up in Campbell County, but had lived in Knoxville for many years. Claudia was a member of Inskip Baptist Church and loved to hear the choir sing and her pastor preach. She enjoyed going on senior trips with her Sunday School class and going out to eat and shopping with her best friend, Arizona.

Claudia is survived by her brother Homer Jones, Lafollette; Granddaughter Jennifer Bullard and husband Rick, Loudon, TN; Granddaughter Allison Baloga, Claxton, TN; Granddaughter Amanda Orzechowski and husband Jon, Anchorage, AK; Granddaughter Ashley Hernandez and husband David, Anchorage, AK; Grandson Stephen Stooksbury and wife Taylor, Anchorage, AK; Granddaughter Nicole Stooksbury, Anchorage, AK; lifelong best friend, Arizona Powell; nieces Rebecca and Michelle Jones; and 14 great grandchildren.

Claudia is preceded in death by husband Doc Stooksbury and husband Richard Ellison, sons Rory (Butch) Stooksbury, Robert (Bob) Stooksbury, and daughter Rebecca Stooksbury.

Family and friends will meet 11 AM Wednesday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home and proceed to Mount Zion Cemetery for 12 noon graveside service and Interment, Rev. Mike Segers officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Inskip Baptist Church, 4810 Rowan Rd., Knoxville, in her honor.

Condolences may be given online at http://www.cross-smithfuneralhome.com 

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home