Mrs. Mary Alice Jones

In Loving Memory Of Mary Alice Jones: Mary Alice Jones returned to her heavenly home on September 26, 2015 at age 73, surrounded by her family. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her last days and ultimately gave her peace. Mary was born to the late Rosa Lee Durham in Montgomery, Alabama on March 8, 1942 and was raised by her beloved maternal grandfather the late William ”Poppa” Durham. She was the second child born of four siblings with one preceding her in death, Mary Elizabeth Durham. She accepted Christ at an early age and became a good and faithful servant of which was evident by her love and compassion for her family, and friends and co-workers. On April 26, 1963, Mary married Prince Albert Jones wherein three children were born from this union. In 1968, the family moved to Detroit, Michigan and she joined Holford Street Church of Christ in River Rouge, Michigan and frequently worshiped at Lincoln Park Church of Christ in Lincoln Park, Michigan. She loved working in the church and cherished praising the Lord. She was known to visit those who were in need particularly seniors; providing sustenance in food and spirit – often bearing fruit baskets, her well-known pound cakes and home-cooked meals. In 1971, she began her career in the Detroit Board of Education Food Service where through her talents, integrity and work ethic she ascended the ranks to become a Food Service Department Manager. She was loved by her staff that referred to her as “Ms. Mary,” and retired after over 30 years of dedicated service with many honors, recognition, and perfect attendance. Mary was a life-long learner and strong proponent of education. She instilled the values of always striving to achieve excellence in all aspect of life in her children through her words and deeds. In 1993, she went back to school and graduated from Melvindale High School and attended Henry Ford Community College. Having grown up in Alabama, she was a staunch voting rights advocate -- working the polls, and stressing the importance of exercising one’s civic duty by always taking her children with her to vote. One of her fond memories was when she had the opportunity to meet Coretta Scott King in her youth. Mary loved to read her bible, praying for and with others, spending time with family, laughing and always wearing a smile on her face. She never met a stranger often striking up conversations and make fast friends wherever she went. She was a loving and caring person, mother, and friend, always thinking of others first. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Mrs. Mary Alice Jones

March 8, 1942 - September 26, 2015