Obituary of Eula Jones Tester

Eula Moretz Jones Tester, 91, of Crumpler, and formerly of Perkinsville, passed away Monday morning, March l4, 2016 at her home. Born November 11, 1924 in Watauga County, she was a daughter of Ira and Lizzie Jackson Moretz. Eula was an active member of Perkinsville Baptist Church and retired after many years as the church custodian. Mrs. Tester was a housewife, homemaker and a great mom to her children and grandchildren. She loved providing for her family. Sunday dinner was prepared for her family from her bountiful vegetable gardens. She enjoyed canning, growing flowers around the house, and working puzzles. Eula is survived by her daughter, Sharon Jones Phillips of Crumpler; six grandchildren, Travis Jones and wife, Amy, of Concord, Tracy Shepherd and husband, Johnny, of Fleetwood, Chris Jones and wife, Robin, of Weddington, Kim McAulay and husband, Daniel, of Boone, Angela Wilkerson of Rock Hill, SC, and Bradley Harmon of Jefferson; thirteen great-grandchildren; brother, Gilbert Moretz of Gastonia; and daughter-in-law, Sue Jones of Boone. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Jones, her second husband, M. F. Tester; two sons, Jerry Jones and infant Harold Jones Jr.; daughter, Laura Jones Johnson; and her parents, Ira and Lizzie Jackson Moretz. Funeral services for Eula Jones Tester will be conducted Thursday afternoon, March 17, 2016 at 2 oclock at the Austin & Barnes Funeral Chapel, officiated by Pastor Seth Norris. The family will receive friends Thursday afternoon from 1 until 2 oclock, prior to services, at Austin & Barnes. Graveside services will follow at Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens. Online condolences may be shared at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory in Boone is serving the Tester family.