Margaret E. Jones

Margaret Ella Jones daughter of the late Harry and Maggie Berry, was born on November 15,1925 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She departed this life on December 23, 2003 at John Hopkins Hospital after a brief illness.She received her early education in t Pennsylvania school system. She moved to Baltimore, Maryland and attended Dunbar High School.He knowledge of God began at an early age; her parents took her to church, Sunday school and Bible study at Grace Memorial Baptist Church. At the age of thirteen she accepted Christ as her Savior and was baptized by Reverend M. Wilkerson of Zion Baptist Church. She joined the church under the direction of Mrs. Smith and enjoyed singing praises to God. Since 1988 she was an active member of New Frontiers Faith Baptist Church under the pastorate of Rev. Willie J. Williams. She served as a Deaconess there until her recent illness.On July 4, 1943 she married the late Warner Lee Jones and from this marriage eight children were born; Marilyn, Margaret, Jennifer, Diane, Deborah, Paulette and the late Warner Lee Jr. and Ronald.During her lifetime she was honored and recognized for her humanitarian efforts as a community activist. She was a member of the East Baltimore Democratic Society for almost twenty-five years and served as and Electoral Judge for Baltimore City. She was a dear, devoted friend to Senator Jack Lapides and the late City Council President Walter Orlinski and served as an Honorary Pallbearer. She received Certificates of Appreciation from the St. James and John School, the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Baltimore and the Baltimore City Fire Department Fire Prevention. She also worked many years for the Sisters of St. Vincent De Paul Society and School, but most of all she worked for God. In honor of her seventy-fifth birthday, she received citations from Governor Parris Glendining, Mayor Martin O’Malley and City Council President Sheila Dixon.Margaret was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. She said that as a result of her parent’s spiritual guidance and attending church, she became a better person; more compassionate, kind and loving because God is all about love.. She adored the Lord and even in her final hours, she sang praises to His name. Her favorite scriptures were Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalms 37, Psalms 23 and Psalms 121, which she offered in prayer daily and during times when her loved ones traveled. Her favorite time in life was when she visited her grandparents during the summer school break. She enjoyed being on the farm doing chores like milking cows. Her most valuables lesson in life; respect your mother and father and the elders, tell the truth, and love thy neighbor. She made many sacrifices in life for her children and was known as a praying “Mom.” She was a devoted caregiver and provider for her sister Frances and brother Earl as ell as family and friends. She was loved and respected for her gentle, firm, loving ways. She was a true friend, and people trusted and confided in her as she counseled them on the power of prayer. She shared love and compassion willingly and openly to those who needed a hug, meal or just a talk. Her wisdom and intuition were an inspiration and will live in the hearts of those who were touched by her life. She trusted in God for all her needs and was a faithful servant until the end.She survived by: her six daughters, Marilyn, Margaret, Jennifer (Jai), Diane, Deborah and Paulette; four sons-in-law, Samuel Simon, Henry Bert, Carroll Hynson and Eddie Harrison; thirteen grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren; sister, Frances Tucker; two brothers, Earl and Moses Berry; four sisters-in-law, Bessie Whitfield, Mary Jones, Evelyn Jones and Esther Berry; her spiritual adopted son, Frank Wallace of Pomona, California and daughter, Margaret McCullum of Haywood, California; a host of other relatives and friends.I know Gramps loved us very much,And Gramps loves the Lord very much.She loves Jesus ChristShe taught us lots of stuff.From Sydnee

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Margaret E. Jones

November 15, 1925 - December 23, 2003