Mary Nell

Jones

Mary Nell Jones Mary Nell Jones was born on March 26, 1939 to Mitchell Lynch and Lear Lynch, née Dixon, in Marengo Count of Demopolis, Alabama. Mary was gifted her wings and called home on October 21, 2019 at her home in Englewood, NJ, surrounded by her loved ones. As a young girl, Mary was baptized at Miller's Chapel AME Zion Church where she sung in their church choir. Mary found her love for basketball attending John Essex High School in Demopolis Alabama becoming one of their star female players. She later went on to graduate in 1955 at the age of 16. In 1956 Mary met Clarence Jones and the two joined in holy matrimony. With this union, the two were blessed with three beautiful children. 1961 Mary left her rural hometown of Alabama and journeyed up north to New York where she later settled in Englewood, NJ and resided for nearly 50 years. Mary became well known in the community for her nurturing spirit to her family, friends and anyone else that was in need of genuine love and care. Alongside her caring heart, she was well known for her love of cooking, baking, and entertaining. Relatives and friends traveled from near and far to attend her "get-togethers" no matter if it was to celebrate a holiday, a birthday or just the weekend. Everyone there had a good time at Mary's. Years later Mary became a member of Shiloh AME Zion Church of Englewood, NJ. For years, Mary was employed as a housekeeper/caregiver in Englewood. Mary's cooking caught the attention of the Bergen Family Center in Englewood where she took the lead in the kitchen as their cook. Mary later went on to work as the head cook for Vincent K. Tibbs Child Development in Englewood. She retired in the early 2000's. Mary, also known as "QT" to her close family and friends, was very outspoken and fearless. She was the monarch of her family and enjoyed sharing memories from her early years. Her smile with her joyful laugh, warmed the hearts of everyone around her. She will forever be loved and truly missed. Mary is preceded by her parents Mitchell and Lear Lynch, her sister Leavonia Smith, and her brothers; James G. Lynch "Hal", Issac F. Lynch "Big Ike" and Arthur Roy Lynch. Mary is survived by her children; her daughter Leavonia M. Stevenson (Ree), her husband Tony Stevenson, her son Tony A. Jones (Chuck), his partner Nila Williams, and her son Daniel C. Jones (Mack), his partner Vida Harrison. Her sibling; brother Elezia Lynch (Sunny), his wife Ernestine Lynch, sisters Earline Lynch, Demerious Hooks, Essie Mae Adams, her husband Norman Adams, Ossie Torres, her husband Raymond Torres. Her sister-in laws Mary F. Lynch, Linnie Lynch and Betty Jean Simmons. Her grandchildren; grandson Terence L. Jones and granddaughters Tonya N. Stevenson and Tiffany A. Stevenson. Her great-granddaughter, Ta'Mya J. Jones. Mary leaves behind a host of loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and dear friends.

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