Willene Frances Stancil Jones

Willene Frances Stancil Jones, 95, of Cumming passed away Sunday, November 8, 2026. Willene loved being a “Valentines Day Baby”; born February 14, 1931 to Walter and Fannie Mae Wilkins Stancil. She was a lifelong resident of Forsyth County, and a homemaker who enjoyed quilting. A member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, she loved hummingbirds, butterflies and ducks. Willene showed her love by being the caregiver for her Mom and Dad until they passed away. She is preceded in death by her children, Betty and Stephen Samples, Doug Jones, Don Jones, and Dillard Jones; her brothers, Roger Stancil, Bradford Stancil and her sisters, Ellen Bales, Faustine Sweatman and Syble Hubbard.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Shelia Lee and Tony Garrett, Shirley Lee and Larry Bradford; grandchildren, Greg and Samantha Bradford, Paula and Aron Craig, Bradley and Kim Samples, Jason Samples; 7 great grandchildren, 8 great great grandchildren; and sisters, DeEtte Bennett and Nelda Bryant. A number of nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 12, at 12:00 p.m. at the Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Doug Carnes and Rev. Tommy Weldy officiating. Interment will be private.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Willene’s name to Bethlehem Baptist Church, 5528 Post Road; Cumming, GA 30040.

Ingram Funeral Home, 210 Ingram Ave, Cumming, GA is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed online at ingramfuneralhome.com.