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Stacy Tynette Jones was born August 15, 1968 to the union of Jesse Jones Jr. and Betty Russell Jones in Galveston, Texas. Stacy was educated in the Galveston public school system, graduating from George W. Ball High School in 1986. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at West Point Baptist Church by the late Pastor J. F. Sergeant. Stacy later united with Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church in Hitchcock, Texas, under the leadership of Rev. William L. Randall. She was a faithful member of the church and was a dedicated member and soloist of the Women’s Choir and the Mass Choir. She lifted her voice unto the Lord and ministered to His people through song; and she was a Spirit filled teacher of the Women's Ministry and the Prayer Call Ministry. After graduation, Stacy continued her education at Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology with a minor in Psychology in 1992. During her time at Jarvis, she was an active member of the Omega Gems. Stacy also met the love of her life, Milton Bennett, who she united in marriage with and was blessed with three beautiful daughters. After college Stacy went on to work many Social Service roles with her latest work being at the Gulf Coast Center, in Texas City, as a Program Manager for Individuals with mental health and developmental disabilities for the past 15 years. Stacy loved all people young and old. She had a beautiful smile, and a loving soul. In addition to her work, she created the “Brokenness to Victorious” Ministry for women who have experienced abuse. She is also the owner and founder of Soul Healing 4 Women, a small faith-based business where she is a life coach, and inspirational speaker helping women and girls rediscover who they were created to be. Stacy also authored her first book, #theExchange continues, where she and four other women exchanged their truth for readers transformation. Along her journey, God allowed her to restore her relationship with her son, Christopher Dorsey. Stacy is a proud grandmother of seven, and they brought so much joy to her life. On December 22, 2025, she went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Sarah Glaspie; father, Jesse Jones Jr.; and her aunt, Dorothy Russell. She leaves behind her mother, Betty Jones; children: Christopher (Sarah) Dorsey, Krystle Bennett, Melanie (Breshaun) Bennett, Brittany (Patric) Bennett; grandchildren: Kaliyah and Kinsley Lauderdale, Jordan Marshall, Kennedi Caldwell, Aubriana, Brayden, and Davian Dorsey; sisters, Shermona Jones, Cynthia Spurlock; nieces, Chloe Hearne and Majesty Owens; aunts, Estella Russell and Bertha (Derrick) Anderson; cousins: Donnie, Donishea and Dynasty Russell; and a host of family members, friends, classmates, coworkers and her Greater St. Matthews Church Family. Stacy’s legacy of love and her steadfast devotion to God’s word and discipline will live on in all who knew her.

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Stacy T Jones DeClouet

August 15, 1968 - December 22, 2025