Obituary of Mary Lee Jones

Mary Lee Jones, 74, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Rosetta Stansberry; husband, Ervin Jones; daughter, Jacqueline Hemphill; brother, Eugene Stansberry; and sister, Lillie Peterson. Mary is survived by her son, Lee Stansberry and wife, Sheri; brothers, Clarence Stansberry, Harold Stansberry and wife, Delores, Ernest Stansberry and Johnny Stansberry; sisters, Effie Phillips, Martie Hunter and husband, Willy, Blanche Bradford; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. As a young girl Mary played on the Girl’s Basketball team with her older sister, Effie. She moved to Tacoma, Washington in 1957 where she gave birth to her first child, Jacqueline. Soon she became homesick & returned to Waterproof, Louisiana where she then gave birth to her second child, Curtis. A couple of years later Mary moved to Houston, TX where she worked odd jobs & raised her family. Mary later graduated from Beauty School & began her professional hairstyling career in the 1960’s until she finally & reluctantly retired in 2007/2008. She very much enjoyed being her own boss. Mary loved spending time with her family, cooking, Frenchy’s and baking cakes & pies. Her yellow cake with the chocolate frosting was an all-time favorite & often requested. Holidays were a special time where her home was a frequent gathering place. Mary also especially enjoyed spending countless hours talking with her mom, Rosetta & siblings. One only need to contact Mary & could get the updates on almost the entire family. Mary loved her soap operas which she called “Her Stories”. With her contagious laugh & positive outlook on life there were always some words of wisdom & encouragement that could apply to any situation. She was a happy woman who loved being a member & faithfully attending her church. Mary will truly be missed by her loved ones. A Funeral service for Mary will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 11:00 am at Clayton Funeral Home, 5530 W. Broadway, Pearland, Texas 77581 with Pastor Ken Campbell officiating. Interment will follow at Houston Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Pearland, Texas.