Marilee-Jones-Obituary

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Marilee K. Jones

West Chester, Pennsylvania

1930 - 2019 (Age 89)

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DIED
April 27, 2019
AGE
89
LOCATION
West Chester, Pennsylvania

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Marilee Keenheel Jones made a peaceful transition to eternal rest on April 27, 2019. Born in York, PA on March 4, 1930, she was the fifth child of the late Herbert Lee Keenheel, Sr. and Pearl Sexton-Keenheel.Marilee was graduated from Cheyney State College, now known as Cheyney University, with a...

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Mrs. Jones was my 5th grade teacher in 1977-78 and it was one of my favorite years in school. She is the reason I became a teacher, and not coincidentally, most of my career has been in 5th grade. I was fortunate to keep in touch with her over the years, and exchange Christmas cards. I wanted to talk to her today, so started searching, but sadly found this page. One of the most wonderful memories I have happened in 1993 in my first year of teaching 5th grade in Philadelphia. My mom brought...

We offer our condolences. We pray in your behalf, and we offer the hope of seeing our loved ones on a Paradise earth. Psm 37:29

In loving memory of Cousin Marilee. Much Love, Cousin Trudy Williams Grimes and Family

Mrs. Jones was my 2nd Grade teacher at Mary C. Howse Elementary during the 1981-82 school year, and I will never forget her. Looking back I remember her as firm yet fair. She was demanding of us in a good way: demanding each of us to meet or exceed our potential, and her behavioral expectations. Every one of my classmates will remember her warning as to what would happen if we riled her anger: "I'll be shooting fire and spitting nails!" More importantly, Mrs. Jones was nurturing in that...

Mrs Jones was my sons Second Grade teacher at MCH in West Chester. She was a wonderful motivator and told us to let her know when he landed on Mars. Rob is now a Colonel in the Marine Corps and I know Mrs Jones would be proud of him. Our family sends our sympathy to your family. Mike and Barbara Hancock

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Condolences to the family and may the Lord bless them through this difficult time . Trust in the Lord to console you .

I am happy to have worked with my Sorority Sister Marilee Jones for many wonderful years! She was a welcome addition to Epsilon Omega Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc!
Marilee and I not only worked together for ZETA, we were both Educators, loved ceramics, loved children, loved to read, and to help people!! She was such a giving person and loved sharing information about ZETA! She loved collecting Black Santas
and Black Art!!
To the family, know that...