Marlene Lena Jones

Marlene L. Jones of Davison passed away at the age of 73 on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. Marlene was born in Flint, Michigan on August 31, 1943 to James and Sophia (Sanders) McKenzie and resided in the Davison area most of her life. She was joined in marriage to Wally Jones on July 10, 1965. Marlene attended Gallaudet College in Washington, DC and was a faithful member of the Christ of the King Lutheran Church of the Deaf. Marlene co-founded a Flint area Deaf Quilt Club, remained an active member of the Flint Association of the Deaf for over 50 years and was Davison's 1979 Mother of the Year. Marlene was employed by General Motors' AC Spark Plug for 34 years and retired in 1998. After retirement she and her husband Wally enjoyed traveling and spending time with their growing family. Marlene was a loving wife, devoted mother and a warm and adoring grandmother. She was an avid gardener, enthusiastic dog lover, energetic biker, master quilter and a baker extraordinaire. Marlene enjoyed the holidays and was especially proud to decorate her family home for Christmas. She leaves behind her husband of 51 years, Wally. Children: Darren Jones, Laura and husband Gary Hartness and Barry and wife Brenda Jones. Her 4 grandchildren: Sydney Jones, Sawyer Jones, Spencer Jones and Emma Hartness. Siblings: Neal McKenzie and Nancy McKenzie. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 16, 2016 at the Flint Central Church of the Nazarene located at 1261 W. Bristol Road, Flint, Michigan 48507. Rev. Matthew Popovits will officiate with a private inurnment at Flint Memorial Park. Family will receive visitors at 11:00 a.m. and services will begin at 12:00 p.m. A luncheon will be provided on site immediately following the conclusion of the service. Flowers may be sent to the Flint Central Church of the Nazarene and those wishing to make contributions in Marlene's memory may do so with the Genesee County Humane Society. Please share your condolences at www.HansenFuneralHome.net