Kimberly Ann McClendon Jones, age 61, of Rockwood, passed away May 2, 2021. She was born January 25, 1960 in Rockwood. While Kim was still young, she and her family relocated to Maryville, Tennessee for several years before coming back to Rockwood, and she graduated from Maryville High School, Class of 1978. Kim continued her education at Roane State Community College, earning her Associates Degree in Nursing. She served as a registered nurse at the former Chamberlain Memorial Hospital in Rockwood and the Roane Medical Center in Harriman for many years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rockwood. Most importantly, Kim’s one goal was to be a devoted grandparent. Affectionately known as “Nana” to her grandchildren, she deeply loved and cared for them. She was preceded in death by her parents: Ray & Ruth McClendon. Survivors include son: Christopher Wayne Jones of Rockwood; son & daughter-in-law: Clinton Ray Jones & Courtney of Rockwood; grandchildren: Braydon Wayne Jones, Callen Grace Jones, and Jaxon Ray Jones; sister: Kay Carter of Maryville; niece: Carolyn Hudgens of Maryville; father of her 2 sons: Paul Jones, Jr. of Kingston; and many other special relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Thursday, May 6, 2021 from 5 until 7 p.m. eastern at Evans Mortuary in Rockwood. Funeral services will follow. Committal services and interment will be held Friday, May 7, 2021 at 11a.m. eastern in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Rockwood. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, Rockwood. Evans Mortuary of Rockwood is serving the family.