Margaret Peggy Louise Jones

Margaret Louise Jones passed away due to complications from her three-year battle with pancreatic cancer on the morning of May 12, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was 70 years young, living with her son Anthony and his wife, Alyssa, in Denver, Colorado.

Margaret was born on August 5, 1952, to Elizabeth and James Jones in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Margaret was the youngest sibling of a brother, Earl Jones (deceased at birth), and six sisters, Betty Jones (died at three years of age), Anne Roane, Sylvia Smith, Mary Mitchell, Eleanore Jones, and Janie (Jamize) Lee, as well as stepbrother, John Harvey, from her mother's previous marriage. Her sisters gave her the nickname Peggy, and they enjoyed picking wild apples, berries, and any fruit that grew around their hometown. The Jones family was not wealthy, but the love and fun the sisters shared were all they needed.

Margaret attended Henderson High School in West Chester and later transferred to Overbrook High School in Philadelphia, where she received her diploma. 1970 she enlisted in the USAF at Pleasantville, NJ, during the Vietnam War. After completing Basic Training at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX, she went to Technical School at Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS, where she graduated as Administrative Specialist (AFSC 70250B). Margaret enjoyed her military assignments in North Dakota, California, South Korea, the Netherlands, and Germany. Unfortunately, she was severely injured while on active duty and medically retired.

Margarete was an animal lover who enjoyed having her fur babies, Teddy, Misty, and Tiny, over her lifetime. She was outdoorsy and loved to swim, hike, fish, and take long drives in the country.

Margaret is survived by her daughter Rosalind Marie Greeley, who lives in Manchester, TN, with her partner Vicki Anderson. Her son, Anthony Deshawn Greeley, and his wife, Alyssa Greeley, reside in Denver, CO, where Anthony is currently serving in the USAF like his mother.

Margaret was a dedicated and hard-working mother and would give her last dollar to anyone that needed assistance. She always said, "I was taught in the military to be a strong soldier and to never give up until your last breath." Margaret had a difficult journey along her life path, but she didn't let this stop her or keep her from fighting for what she believed in. Family and friends will truly miss her spirit and how she lit up our hearts.