Mary Miller Jones, 89, of Starkville, MS, went home to be with her Savior with her children by her side on April 21, 2024. She was born on October 4, 1934, to Samuel and Allie Miller in Morgantown, MS. Mary worked at Mississippi State University in the Department of Experimental Statistics for 34 years. During her time at Mississippi State, she met her husband of 64 years, Dr. William Fred Jones. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, gardening, bluegrass music and cooking for her family. Mary was a Christian who was very devoted to her church. Mary was a charter member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church. She was a past member of Calvary Baptist Church, and current member of First Baptist Church of Starkville.
Mary Jones was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Fred Jones, parents, and siblings.
She is survived by her daughters Brenda (Bryan) Teel of Madison, MS, and Becky (Richard) McInnis of Wesson, MS, and son Jeff (Stacey) Jones of Santa Rosa, Fl. Mrs. Jones is also survived by grandchildren Katie (Evan) Powell, Laura (Godfrey) Muyingo, Zack (Sarah) Jones, Will McInnis, and Sam McInnis.
The family would like to thank friends and healthcare workers, for all of their acts of kindness, visits, thoughts, and prayers. Special thanks to Dr Steve Brandon and Oktibbeha County Hospital ER staff, and special friends Fern Strahan, Marsha Synnott, Helen Breland, Grafton Anding, Don and Patricia Blasingame, Clifton Curtis, Pat and Faye Swan and Joe Askew.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 10:00-11:00 at Welch Funeral Home in Starkville, MS, followed immediately by the service at 11:00. Service will be officiated by Clifton Curtis, minister at First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Memorial Garden Park Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church Starkville.
