Dianne Jones Farrell

Dianne Jones Farrell, 84, of Tyler, beloved wife, mama, aunt & Grammy went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 30, 2024, after a long illness. She was born January 27, 1940, in Tyler, Texas to parents, Sam D. Jones and Helen Rucker Jones. She attended Tyler High School where she was a cheerleader and voted Most Friendly of Tyler High. She then attended Tyler Junior College where she was an Apache Belle. Dianne was also a former Miss Tyler and competed in several other beauty pageants. Dianne was a member of Colonial Hills Baptist Church. She was a past member of Willow Brook Country Club for over 48 years. She was also a member of the Eastern Star. Dianne worked with her husband Robin Farrell for 29 years in their business, Robin Farrell Insurance. Dianne loved to travel and shared a lot of memories traveling the world with her husband through their 61 years of marriage. She loved to cook and host family gatherings. She especially relished cooking the traditional family favorites with her granddaughter, Alexandria. She was a fun-loving grandmother. Always up for a Go-cart ride with her Robin Jr. along with many other silly and fun things. Her laughter was always pure joy. Dianne was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Helen Jones and also her husband, Robin Farrell. She is survived by her loving family including her son and daughter-in-law, Robin Doyle Farrell and Kim; granddaughter, Alexandria and husband Ian Sudduth; grandson, RJ Farrell and fiancée Maddie; her great-grandson, Henry Mackenzie Sudduth and great-granddaughter, Isabella Claire Farrell; brothers, George and Fran Jones, Rosston, Texas, Sammy and Sally Jones, Stateville, NC; her cousin, Bonnie and husband Rick Rayford; and several beloved nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Rick Rayford, Matt Jones, Tim Jones, Darrell Farrell, Dennis Farrell, David Farrell and Derreck Jones. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 3:00 PM at Rose Hill Cemetery in Tyler for family and friends. Visitation is scheduled from 5:30 – 7:30 PM on Tuesday, April 2nd at Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Highway, in Tyler. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Children’s Advocacy Center of Smith County (cacsmithcounty.org) or any charity of your choice.

Dianne Jones Farrell

January 27, 1940 - March 30, 2024