Elizabeth Jett-Roberts

Mable Elizabeth Henson Jett-Roberts, 85, lover of The Lord, family, friends, a good clean joke, turnip greens and cornbread, and just about anything that was long-simmered with salt pork.  

Elizabeth was born  in Maury County, TN,  on June 23, 1933 and went to her heavenly home on November 25.   She was a long-time resident of Green Cove Springs, Florida and a member in very good standing of First Baptist Church of Green Cove Springs, where she offered to others her love, support and comfort for many years. When she saw a need in the community, she tried to fill it.  She coached girls’ softball in Green Cove Springs for many years and was an assistant girls’ softball coach in Middleburg.  Elizabeth worked tirelessly and retired from the Clay Memorial Hospital in Green Cove Springs.  Many cried when she left because they were going to miss her and some because they were going to have to do a lot more work without her.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, Tommy Henson and Mable Thomason Henson of Maury County, TN, infant son, Gary Jett, four brothers, Oscar Henson of Lewisburg, TN, Ernest Henson of Arrington, TN, Andrew Henson and Granville Henson of Lewisburg, TN.  She is survived by two sisters, Lois Stewart, and Jewel Lowe of Lewisburg, TN and one brother Jehovah Henson of Lewisburg, TN.

Elizabeth is also survived by four sons, whom she credits with teaching her the value of a sense-of-humor, Charles Jett (Tracey) of Green Cove Springs, FL, James "Jimmy" Jett (Rhonda) of Fleming Island, FL, Donald Jett (Sue) of Port St. Lucie, FL, and Joey Jett (Tammy) of Orange Park, FL, 20 Grandchildren and 14 Great-grandchildren. 

Pallbearers are Dustin Jett, Tyler Jett, Nathan Jett, Joey Jett, Cody Jett and Donald Jett.  Honorary Pallbearers are Darren Jett, Daniel DeVault, Travis Shepherd and Zachary Potter.

The family will receive friends at 10:00am on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the First Baptist Church of Green Cove Springs.  Funeral Services will start at 11:00am with Pastor Sam Castano officiating and interment will follow at Hickory Grove Cemetery.

Elizabeth will be mourned and missed by many.

In lieu of flowers, Elizabeth wanted all donations made to the First Baptist Church of Green Cove Springs, 215 Walnut Street, Green Cove Springs, FL. 32043.