Mrs. Margaret Davis Jones

Dear Loved Ones, I would like to tell you a little about my days while with you. On June 15, 1934 is when I entered my parents Beulah Mae Thomas and James K Davis lives. I had one older brother James Davis, Jr. I lived in Chicago, IL with my mother and brother until I was 9 years old. I begged my grandmother Eva Williams to let me stay with her in MS and she said "Yes" and raised me. While attending school, a little girl (Veleta Dunigan, Canton, MS) said she was my sister. My Aunt Aridell Jones (my dad's sister) said "she looks like a Davis to me". We held a lifelong bond until she passed in 2008. My older brother James died in 1970 and I was really sad. Veleta said, "Margaret don't cry you have two more brothers, Will and James Johnson" (father James Davis). My mother, Beulah, married M. E. Thomas in 1937 and they had five children, Mertha Jr., Eddie, Tommy, Gladys and Doris. M. E. also had a son Billy McToy. Gladys, Doris, and Billy are here in heaven waiting on me. I loved my siblings dearly and they often looked up to me as a mother figure since I was quite a bit older. Now, the true love of my life was my husband, Leroy Jones. He died in 1981 and has been waiting 40 years for us to reunite. God granted my heart's desire when he called me home on May 29, 2021. We have six children, Christopher (Nell), Roy Lee (Michaelle), Carolyn (Ray), David (Chong) Brenda, and Marilyn (Reginald). When I met Leroy he had a daughter, Bonnie, whom I loved as my own. I accepted Christ at an early age and joined Sandhill M. B. Church after marrying. Many there remember me as the church secretary. I dropped out of school at an early age, but eventually obtained my GED. I continued my education further at Jackson State University obtaining a Bachelor's, Master's, and a few hours towards a Specialist degree in Education. Children have always held a special place in my heart. I taught them in Head Start (CDGM) and as a 4th grade teacher at Brandon Elementary School. I strove to instill in them to do their best and nothing less. My dear children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews, family, and friends let the Fruit of the Holy Spirit Galatians 5:22-23 (Love, Joy, Peace, Forbearance, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control) be at the center of your lives. I love you all and always hold on to God's unchanging hands. Lee's Wife, Margarie

Mrs. Margaret Davis Jones

June 15, 1934 - May 29, 2021