Marlene Laretta Jones was born on October 9, 1943 in St. George, Barbados. She was the 10th child born to Phillis and Walter Bryan. Marlene attended St. Augustin Primary School in the parish of St. George Barbados. Marlene further received needle work classes, and this became her professional skills. Marlene made all her three children’s school uniforms and her Neighborhood kids in Barbados. Marlene was a Godly woman; she knew the bible like no other. She was an active member of Hothersal Pilgram Holliness Church.
In 1964 Marlene married Henderson Leon Mapp and their marriage produced three children. Roslyn, Sonia and David. In 1979 Marlene and her family relocated to Miami, Florida. She was dedication and hard-working woman, and they were soon able to purchase a home for their family. Marlene also found a church home and attended New Way Baptist in Miami .
Marlene spent most of her time as a stay-at-home mom, where she dedicated her life to care and nurture her children. She was a mother like no other. After a tragic accident, Marlene found herself to be a single mother. Marlene took on this new chapter in her life and mastered it. As a mother she went beyond our words and read our hearts instead.
In March 1988, Marlene married Bentley Timothy Jones. They have shared 36 years of marriage . They went on boat rides together and when you saw one you always saw the other. Uncle Bent as the grandchildren calls him help Marlene take care of them and he also took such good care of her to the end.
Marlene as a grandmother, she laughed at their silly jokes and helped them face their fears. They could do no wrong in her eyes. We will miss you (wife),(mom),(grandma), (great grandma). We will miss your phone calls and when we don’t answer. You would leave us a message and simply say “It’s Me”
Marlene is predeceased by her mother Phylis Bryan ,her father Walter Bryan, her brothers Darley Clark,Robert Clark,Mitchie Bryan and Herbert Bryan. Her sister Eileen Bryan. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband Bentley Timothy Jones: her children Roslyn Sealy,Sonia Hinds,David Mapp; her grandchildren Michelle Sealy (Roger),Myesha Cannida
Kelia Ward, Jeffrey Sealy Jr,Ashley Higgs (Adolf),Jeniyya Mapp,Jeiniesha Mapp: her great grandchildren Naiya Lynn, Kaliyah Bowen, Kamiyah Bowen, Amiya Williams , Journey Sealy,
Asani Higgs, Amir Williams, Aria Higgs: her sisters Lucene Codrington, Norma Belgrave, Ordine Jessamy: Her nieces and nephews Eldene,Mureen,Judith, Leslie, Cheryl David and many many more.
Mom, May your soul rest in peace and rise in Glory!
A visitation for Marlene will be held Friday, September 27, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 2401 Southwest 64th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317. A visitation will occur Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM at Holy Sacrament Episcopal Church, 2801 N University Drive, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024. A funeral service will occur Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Holy Sacrament Episcopal Church, 2801 N University Drive, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024. A committal service will occur Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, 2401 SW 64th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317.
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