Mary E. Jones

Mary E. Jones was born on August 26, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois to parents, Bennie Houston and Velma Houston. In 1955, the family moved to Gary, Indiana for a slower pace to an area called the "Small Farms". Mary E. Jones exchanged time for eternity peacefully on February 20, 2025 (Munster Hospital), joining her beloved parents. She attended Calumet High School in Calumet Township, Indiana. She also went on to study Theology at Moody Bible Institute. She worked at Ameritech for over 30 years and retired as a Directory Marketing Operator. After retirement, her thirst for helping others led to working at Tradewinds where she was able to help those with disabilities.

She accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful servant at Clark Road Baptist Church where she served on the Pastor's Aid Board, Mission Board, New Era District Representative. She had a passion for spreading the word of Jesus Christ. For many years she faithfully worked alongside other parishoners serving at the Men's Prison Ministry. She spent her last great years as a dedicated and devoted member of Love Feast Church of God and Christ. She took great pride serving on the Mother's Board where she showered others with love and encouraging words with every interaction. She loved her church and her church loved her.

Mary E. Jones was a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and an amazing friend. She was a devout Christian that woke up daily reading and studying the word of God. She loved the Lord with all her being, and if you knew her and or met her, the first question she asked was, "Baby, are you saved?", "Do you know the Lord?". Nothing pleased her more than spreading the Good News of the Gospel. We knew her as a strong warrior for Christ that was on the battlefield to save souls. She always wanted everyone to know that "I am not afraid of dying, because I know where I am going." She loved her family with all her heart and especially her sister, Alice. They have been inseparable since childhood and that continued through adulthood as they began and ended their day communicating. She was also known for her caring and giving heart that would give you her last dime or the shoes off her feet. Her deep passion for reading books and studying the bible led to writing daily prayers and personalized notes to family and friends. She thrived off of nature and animals. Daily she sent out many inspirational text and meme's. She touched many hearts with her vibrant spirit, laughter and unmatched wit.

Mary E. Jones was married to Harold Jones (who preceded her in eternal rest) on November 28, 1966 and from that union was born four sons and one daughter: Harold Jones, Kenneth Jones (Anita), Kevin Jones (Joanie), Janaetta Jones, and Keith Jones. Her memory will be cherished by her children as well as one sister, Alice Canada (Oscar), eight grandchildren: Steven Jones (Kenyarah}, Miranda Martin-Jones, Ariel Jones, Jasmine Jones, Jeremiah Jones, Elijah Jones, Stephan Jones, and Donavan Jones. She also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, great grandchildren, relatives, and friends.

All Services Saturday March 1,2025. Wake 9:00a.m. Funeral 11:00a.m. at Love Feast C.O.G.I.C. 2456 Chase St. Gary,In. Burial Calumet Park Cemetery Merrillville,In 46410. Professional Services Rendered by Powell Coleman Funeral Home.