April 23, 1931 ~ September 4, 2019
Born in: Preston, MS
Resided in: Mars Hill, NC
Mary E. Jones, 88, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at Mission Hospital.
Born in Preston, MS, Mrs. Jones was a daughter of the late Curtis Lee Landrum and Mary Emma Burrage Landrum and she was married for 54 years to Owen Urban Jones, who died in 2003.
She and Mr. Jones were former residents of Florida before retiring to WNC in 1987. While in South Florida, even as a part-time worker she was the lead sales producer for Luria & Sons Jewelers. After coming to Mars Hill she designed and sold jewelry at Mars Hill and Wolf Laurel shows.
She was a strong supporter of the arts and drama, especially SART at Mars Hill and Parkway Playhouse in Burnsville.
Her family includes a son, Curtis Jones (Catherine); daughters, Deborah Donnahoe and Barbara Harris (Glenn); grandchildren, James Owen Donnahoe, Jessica Leigh Carstensen, Laura Jane Moody, Garrett Brian Harris and Sara Elizabeth Collins; five great-grandchildren; sister, Bonnie McGehee (Richard), and brother, Sam Landrum (Ann).
A Celebration of her Life will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. Stan Welch at 3:00 p.m. Sunday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home. Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre in Mars Hill or Parkway Playhouse in Burnsville.
Services
Visitation: September 8, 2019 2:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Memorial Service: September 8, 2019 3:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Rest in peace mother. I will miss our letters but find solace in knowing you are reunited with Dad and you shall live eternally with our Heavenly Father.
Sorry for your sisters passing Sam! Sonny and Pat
Aww my Mary. I will hold on to your stemed wine glass. ❤️
Dear Mary,
Thank you for your years of support for SART. Front row won’t be the same without you.
Pem Price Tomaselli
Curtis, Catherine and family so very sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences.
Gerald and Sandra Rinehart
Curtis, my heart is broken for your loss….thinking of you during this time. Loved your mother dearly.
Joanne
Thank you my dear friend.
Sam and Ann so sorry to hear of the passing of Sam’s sister.Praying for your peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Mary, you’ll always be in my heart. I’ll think of you whenever I see a tomato and will cherish the good times we had going to plays and shopping at the thrift stores. 🌞