Mrs. Mary Margaret Jones

Mary Margaret Jones of Pearl, Mississippi, departed this life on September 3 at age 65 after a four-year battle with uterine and bone cancer. Margaret is survived by her husband, Curtis Lee Jones; her children, Coretta Aman Jones and Johnathan Aman Jones; daughter-in-law, Sara Jolly Jones; granddaughter, Madeline Grace Jones; and her father, Johnnie Lee Little. She also leaves behind countless family members, including siblings, in-laws, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Her mom, Annie Mae Little, and her son, Curtis Gabriel Jones, preceded her in death. Margaret was born in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, on March 29, 1958. She was a graduate of Crystal Springs High School. After High School, Margaret began her career at General Electric (GE) in Jackson, MS, remaining until the corporation closed. While at GE, Margaret joined Curtis Jones in matrimony in 1979. The happy couple later welcomed their beloved Gabe in 1983 and their beautiful daughter, Coretta, in 1984. After earning a certificate from Phillips Business School, Margaret enjoyed and succeeded as a secretary with the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) and also welcomed a surprise by the name of Johnathan in 1991. While at MSDH, Margaret gained a reputation as a dependable worker, a listening ear, a motivator, and a God-fearing woman with high moral standards. She retired from MSDH in 2018. Margaret was a true family woman; she strived to become a proverbial wife and the mother she never had to her children. Her three children, who often kept her running with their insane extracurricular activities and on her knees in prayer with their insane personalities, brought her great joy. She repeatedly stated that through her prayers and love for her husband and children; she was taught many lessons about herself, i.e., control the tongue, no prayer is too big or small for our Lord, test the uncertain waters, love in both action and words, laugh loud and often. She loved and adored her husband, children, and daughter-in-law, but God shined on her with the birth of Madeline in 2014. Madeline was Margaret's heart. They spent many days together exploring Houston, Texas, and navigating through life, teaching each other many lessons. Margaret also enjoyed spending time in her garden and flower beds. She often equated her garden time with her intimate time with God. She was always so amazed at how God would perform miracles in the dark ground after a seed was sown and nurtured, and that seed would produce fruit and blossoms. She used her gardening as a life example of how a tiny seed (vision) if sewn with prayer, love, and given the proper attention, will manifest that seed into fruition. Margaret was also an avid walker, often walking up to 15 miles, five days a week. On foot, she enjoyed exploring downtown Houston, TX, and Flowood, MS. Margaret enjoyed life in its simplicity. Her only regret is she didn't live more. If you were in her presence or spoke with her within the last few years, you were probably told in some way or another to enjoy this life God has created for us, to dwell in His presence, and to read His Holy Word for yourself. Drinking a glass of wine is okay, but most importantly, LIVE!

Mrs. Mary Margaret Jones

March 29, 1958 - September 3, 2023