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Mary Jones Obituary
She was born Jan. 19, 1936, to the late Benjamin Jackson and Adie Watson-Jackson. She was a member of the AME Zion Church, Chester, Va., in her early years until her declining health. She was also a retired nurse's aide. Maybelle Jones was predeceased by her husband, Harold Jones; a brother, James Brown; a sister, Mary Elizabeth; and a devoted and loving companion, Landis Dance.
She leaves to cherish her memories, four loving and devoted children, Julie Harris (Algie), Kim Dance (Betty), Steven Bonner (Lisa), and Gloria Butler; three grandchildren: Algie Harris III, Latifah Hicks and Tasha Walton (Michael). She also leaves a loving and devoted sister-in-law, Rebecca Lewis; devoted and loving friends, Marian Dudley and Florence Hancock. Her extended family includes four great–grandchildren, many nephews, cousins and friends.
A funeral will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, at the Zion AME Church, Chester, with the pastor, the Rev. Thomas Tucker, officiating. Viewing will be held today at the funeral home until 8 p.m.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the J.M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 530 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg, (804) 863-4411.
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MICHELLE FULLER-FREEMAN
October 19, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
GLOVER KEY
October 19, 2010
TIME WILL HEAL THE PAIN
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