Margaret Ann Brown- Jones

Margaret Ann Jones was born on Friday, July 19, 1946, in Littleton, North Carolina, to the late Mary Frances Faulcon-Mills and the late Junious Brown, Sr., as well as her additional parents, the late John T. Mills and Mary Louise Brown. Margaret was the eldest of eleven children. She received her formal education in the Steelton-Highspire and Harrisburg School Districts. She was employed in various jobs to include Teacher’s Assistant at Lincoln Elementary School, Lunch Aide at Ronald H. Brown Charter School and later at EDS. In 1966, Margaret entered into Holy Matrimony with the love-of-her-life, Richard F. Jones, Jr. (aka Speedo). They were blessed with three daughters, Theresa, Denita and Shanita. Margaret found immense joy in spending time with her daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, as well as with the rest of her family. She loved cooking and was famous for her sweet potato pies and corn pudding. In addition to cooking, Margaret enjoyed playing games on her phone, putting puzzles together, shopping and going out to eat. She also found great joy participating in activities that were held in the Community Room where she lived, especially the prayer services they provided. Margaret was a member of Mount Calvary Church of God in Christ. She loved hearing the Word of God preached by her Pastor, Elder D.R. Gilmore, and she would praise the Lord for his grace and mercy that sustained her throughout her journey. When her health began to fail, she would listen to various worship services online but preferred to be in-person to worship with her church family that she loved tremendously. But, most of all, she loved God. Following a three-month stay at the Carolyn Croxton Slane Hospice Residence on Linglestown Road in Harrisburg, PA, Margaret prayed for the Lord to allow her to return home because she did not want to die at the Hospice Residence. Margaret was released from the Hospice Residence on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Margaret transitioned into eternal life on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in the comfort of her home in Harrisburg, PA, surrounded by her loving family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard F. Jones, Jr.; her daughter and son-in-law, Theresa and Christopher Watson, Sr.; and three grandchildren, Shakia and Christopher Watson, Jr., and Quantell Samuels. Margaret’s life and legacy will forever be cherished by her loving family: her daughters, Denita Jones (Sammie Lane, Sr.) of Harrisburg, PA, and Shanita Jones (Quintell Samuels, Sr.) of Phoenix, AZ; her sisters, Sarah Roberts of Harrisburg, PA, Loretta McClardy (Frank) of Stone Mountain, GA, Lenora Hernandez (Carlos) and Toni Green (Will), all of Harrisburg, PA, Brenda Barber (Tyrone) of Florida, Elanda Brown of Baltimore, MD, and Ruby Borkins of New Jersey; brothers, Junious Brown, Jr. (Geniene), Jerry Brown (Karen), Keith Brown (Tracey), and her stepmother, Mary Louise Brown, all of Baltimore, MD; her sisters-in-law, Pam and Phyllis Jones, and brothers-in-law, John and Larry Jones, all of Ohio. Her memory will also be honored and cherished by her grandchildren, Renita Jones (Sheldon Ripply) of Harrisburg, PA, Anthony Gilmore, Jr. (Shaniqua Richardson) of York, PA, Dawnesha Ray (Timothy, Sr.), Shaquana Watson, Kleron Watson, Rayquan Lane and Ciera Jones, all of Harrisburg, PA, Quintell, Jr., Keylin, Daisy and Kendrell Samuels, all of Phoenix, AZ; fifteen great-grandchildren; her aunts, Viola Faulcon of Richmond, VA, and Eva Ravenell of Harrisburg, PA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CLICK ON THE SHARE A MEMORY TAB TO POST VIDEOS, SHARE MEMORIES, CONDOLENCES, REFLECTIONS OR SIMPLY LEAVE YOUR NAME.

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Margaret Ann Brown- Jones

July 19, 1946 - June 19, 2025