Elizabeth Marie Solley Jones' Obituary
Age 97 passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Mrs. Jones was residing at AT HOME ELDERLY LIVING on Royal Place in Dallas Texas since February and for three years previous in the home of her youngest son Edward M. Jones III and his wife Jon Gerault-Jones, who was the daughter that Marie never had. She was born December 27, 1918 in Forest, Comanche County Texas. She was the oldest daughter of James and Jane Latham Solley. She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers Bill and Virgil Solley and sister Dorothy (Dottie) Solley Schmidt. Marie Jones retired after 35 years with James K. Wilson Co., a division of the national chain of retail stores owned and operated by Hartmarx/Hart Schaffner & Marx. Her sister Dottie also retired from James K. Wilson after 35 years. The two were opposites but always loved and respected by all, especially Marie who was the payroll lady. Marie Jones was twice awarded the Jas. K. Wilson- Distinguished Service Award “in recognition of dedicated service to our customers and whose gracious manners and pleasant personality has reflected great credit on Jas. K. Wilson Co. and herself”. Marie Jones was a lifetime member of the family at Urban Park Baptist Church. Her three sons Tommy Lee Jones, of Georgetown, Louisiana, James Edward Jones of Dallas Texas and Edward M. Jones III of Dallas Texas, survive her. Grandchildren: Robert Garrett Jones of Allen Texas, Christopher Brian Jones of Dallas Texas and L’Origan Jones Franco of Georgetown Texas, Danielle Jones (Tom & Jane Jones) of Boise Idaho. Great-grandchildren: Zackary, Rebekah, Abigail Jones (Robert & Christina Jones) of Allen Texas; Arianna, Asher, Apollo Franco (Eric & L’Origan Franco) of Georgetown Texas. Marie Jones had a special love for all of the above and additionally many nieces that have stayed in touch with her. Special thanks and acknowledgement to the team at- At Home Elderly Living operated by the wonderful Noelle DesRuisseaux and particular appreciation to attendants Maria, April & Nyamizi. A very special thanks to Grace Hospice and the sweet Kandace. All of these individuals and many others as part of these two groups have been living angels these past few months. Two particular ladies that reside at Noelle’s Royal Place home were always such a joy to see and visit with. We will miss seeing Lynn and Mary Ella. Marie loved her sports- Cowboys, Mavericks and Rangers, loved Yu Darvish. Dancing With The Stars was her favorite show, she kept her own scorecard! She made us laugh everyday even when she did not know it. Marie was a kind and generous person. She lived her life simply and with joy. Her love was unconditional. Every day she made us feel surrounded with love. We are going to miss our Marie. There will be a gravesite service on Saturday, April 30th, 11AM at Restland Memorial Park, 13005 Greenville Ave., Dallas 75243. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Restland Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 13005 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75243. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name to her favorite charity Dallas SPCA.
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