Mary Alphin Jones' Obituary
Mary Louise Chamberlain Alphin Jones, born on November 25, 1942, to Dorothy D. Lovelace and Calvin S. Chamberlain, in Jerome, Arizona. Passed away on January 29, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. She grew up in Dallas and graduated from N.R. Crozier Technical High School in 1961.
Mary was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She was known for her beauty, style, and elegance, and was an enthusiastic traveler, visiting such places as Monte Carlo, Paris, London, Ashford Castle in Ireland, the Orient Express, and New York City. Mary enjoyed playing tennis at Lakewood Country Club. She was also a faithful member of the Possum Hollow Sewing Club and enjoyed the bimonthly lunches with her friends there. Her fellow Possums cherished her for her constant optimism, enduring loyalty, and her spunky attitude. “Always the life of the party, this resilient and salty gal was beautiful on the inside and the outside.” Mary cherished her time with husband W. Richard Jones at their lake house on Richard Chambers Lake. Mary was also a longtime patron of Al Biernat’s and enjoyed her time there with her family and friends.
Mary is preceded in death by her husband, William Richard Jones. Mary is survived by her daughters, Marquita Ann Gordon, Sarah Carol Post (Gary Post, Esq.), Kimberly Lynn Fox, Nicole Alphin Bartholow (Bradley Bartholow) and her son Donald Robert Fox. Mary is survived by 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
The family extends their gratitude to Dustin Mangum for assisting in her care during Mary’s final years.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to her favorite charity, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Reach out to the family regarding memorial plans.
Mary Louise Chamberlain Alphin Jones will be remembered for her vibrant spirit and the love she shared with her family and friends.
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