Marie (Tomlinson) Jones

Marie Jones passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026 at her home. She was born to Walter and Naomi Miller Tomlinson, May 24, 1944 in Greenwich, New Jersey.

She received her Bachelors of Science in Primary Education and was a fabulous multigrade teacher for various Seventh Day Adventist Schools, both one and two room for 20 years as the family moved several times due to her husband’s work. She was also a fabulous homemaker.

After moving to North Carolina, she taught her 3 youngest grandchildren reading, math and science as part of their home schooling. Her passion was her church and she sent cards to members for any occasion.

She was a great cook and the family never lacked for a variety of foods or desserts for their meals.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Naomi Miller Tomlinson; brother Walter Tomlinson, Jr.; sister Ruthann Tomlinson Locuson.

Marie is survived by her husband of 60 years, Lee Earl Jones; children, Sharon Glass (Brian) of Boone, NC, and Lee Earl Jones, II (Krista) of Simpsonville, SC; 7 grandchildren, Micah, Hannah, Sarah, Ella and John Glass, Nathan and Lucas Jones; sister, Carol Gourley (Sam) of DE; brother William Tomlinson (Cathy) of Greeneville, TN.

Online condolences may be shared at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com

Austin and Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Jones Family.

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