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Maurita Sue Jones, age 77 of Salem, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025 at St. Vincent Salem Hospital.
Mrs. Jones was born March 26, 1948 in New Albany, Indiana, the daughter of Maurice Elrod and Opal Oliver Elrod. She had her masters degree in teaching from Indiana University and was a teacher at Bradie Shrum School. She had retired from Eastern Community Schools as a Home Economics Teacher. Maurita was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church and was a member of the Salem Order of Eastern Star.
Mrs. Jones is survived by her husband of 51 years, Warren N. Jones. She is also survived by her daughter, Caitlyn Davis (Michael) of Salem, and her granddaughters: Kelsey, Kaci and Khloe.
Mrs. Jones is preceded in death by her parents.
Services will be held on Thursday, August 28, at 12:00p.m at Weathers Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 27, from 4:00-8:00p.m at the funeral home and on Thursday morning from 10:00a.m until the time of the service. Burial will take place following the service at Crown Hill Cemetery.
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106 S. Shelby Street, Salem, IN 47167
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