Marilyn Jones, age 74, of Houston, Texas passed away at home, to go to her father's house in heaven on Thursday June 13, 2019 . Marilyn was born February 20, 1945 in Leesville, Louisiana to James and Iona Jones.
Marilyn and her children moved to Houston in 1980 for a better life. Marilyn worked at Admiral Linen for 21 years till she retired at age 62. At age 65 Marilyn's fight with cancer began. She fought long and as hard as she could. Marilyn was a member of South Union Church of Christ
In loving memory of Marilyn Jones: My mother my sister my best friend you are the wind beneath my wings, you comfort me in times of sorrow, you laughed with me in good times, there will never be another you, My best friend my sister my mother my baby in the end. Mother you are truly loved and still needed here. you will never be forgotten, for your light will shine till the end of all times, and we will love you just as long, my baby my mother my sister my true best friend.
Marilyn is survived by; daughter Sharilyn Y. Jones; and son Josef V. Jones and wife Sherri; sisters Maxie Hutchinson, Peggy Jones, Ellis M. Duhe, Gloria J. Duhe, Gwendolyn Duhe, brothers James V. Jones, Eugene Jones, Gilbert Duhe, Michael Duhe, and Ellis Duhe Jr. She is also survived by grandson Damarcus L. Jones , and great-grandchild Damarcus L. Jones Jr.
She was preceded in death by her parents James and Iona Jones, Sister Kathy A. Duhe, and Brother Reginald Jones.
A Memorial service for Marilyn will be held Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 11:00 AM, 7010 Chetwood Dr, Houston, Texas 77081.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.advantagefunerals.com for the Jones family.
