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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved mother, Marjorie Jones. She peacefully passed away on August 2, 2025, at the age of 92. Marjorie was known as an outgoing and very sociable person who often regaled family and friends with her stories. Always stylish and well dressed, she was affectionately referred to as The Diva - which she carried as a badge of honor! Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Ernest Jones, in 2018. She is survived by her two children, Wayne and Allen. She is also survived by her two daughters-in-law, Angela and Annette Jones, and her two grandchildren, Darren and Tara Jones. In addition, she is survived by two caring sisters, Virgina and Elizabeth. She was preceded in death by her mother, Elder Alfreda Goforth, and two sisters, Ama Jean and Barbara. Marjorie was born and raised in West Virginia. She was very proud of her West Virginia roots. During her lifetime, she also lived in Brooklyn, NY and in Philadelphia, PA. In Philadelphia, she met our father on a blind date. One of their first dates was to a Harry Belafonte concert. They were married shortly after that. Her two children were born in Philadelphia. Marjorie lived in Philadelphia for more than 10 years. Majorie and Ernest moved to Maverick Park in Woodstock, NY, in 1968, where they raised their family and lived for 37 years. In Woodstock, she was a key part of the social fabric of her community while also studying nursing at Ulster County Community College. After concluding her studies, she was the Office Manager for Dr. Aeyoung Kim, for more than 25 years, where she became an expert in medical administration. She also volunteered as a grief counselor for several years. Shortly after their retirements, our mother and father moved to Myrtle Beach, SC, where they lived until their deaths. They found joy in traveling through Europe and the United States, participating in community affairs and worshiping as members of Celebration Presbyterian Church, where Marjorie was the oldest member at the time of her death. They enjoyed bowling, playing tennis and golf. More than that, they enjoyed spending time with their grandchildren. Marjorie was a very generous woman and had a wonderful sense of humor. She loved to joke, tease and bring levity to those in her company. She was never embarrassed by being, in a simple term, silly! Even though our mother never even pretended to master any sport, she thoroughly enjoyed them and made every event fun! Another one of our mother's favorite activities was to constantly sing classic songs while playfully—probably intentionally—messing up the lyrics to comically exaggerate herself. Even after we learned the real lyrics and tried to correct her, she cheerfully kept singing them her own way! Forty years later, long after her children left the house, our mother still found this hilarious. Marjorie also took great care in entertaining. When expecting a visit from family, she would become overly enthusiastic and plan for weeks in advance to find activities to ensure everyone had a wonderful and memorable visit. With much contemplation, we will be having a private ceremony honoring her life. We will also bury our parent's ashes together in Woodstock, NY. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to Celebration Presbyterian Church, 2300 Carolina Forest Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 843-903-0308.

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Marjorie J Jones

May 7, 1933 - August 2, 2025