Marcie Lenoir Potts Jones

Marcie Lenoir Potts Jones was born on March 27, 1939 in Youngstown Ohio. She died peacefully on July 31, 2019 in Marietta, Georgia. She was preceded in death by husband William Thomas Jones, parents James Albin Potts and Martha Elmore Potts, stepmother Alma Bascombe Potts, and grandsons James and John Jones. She is survived by her children William Thomas Jones II (Evelyn Arwood Jones) of Atlanta GA; Glynis Jones Holihan (Brian Timothy Holihan) of Marietta, GA; and Richard Emlyn Jones of Bend, Oregon. She is also survived by her granddaughters Shelby Elizabeth Holihan, Margaret Evelyn Jones, and Glynis (Gigi) Marie Holihan; sister Margaret (Peggy) Potts Connolly (James Connolly); brother James Potts (Tommie Tomlinson); brother in law David Emlyn Jones (Claire Jones); sister in law Patricia Jones Zepernik (Don Zepernik); and numerous nieces and nephews. Marcie and Bill were married from 1960 until his death in 2004. Marcie’s closest confidant and friend was her sister Peggy. Their mother died when Peggy was 7 and Marcie was 3. Peggy was Marcie’s primary protector, supporter, and friend then and always.

Except for 2 years in Chicago, Illinois in the mid-1960s Marcie lived in Youngstown until 1979 followed by 40 years in Marietta, Georgia. She graduated from Youngstown State University. Go Penguins! Marcie was a career educator as a kindergarten teacher starting in 1960 in Youngstown and ending as owner and director of Come Play With Me Preschool in Marietta GA from 1979 - 2009. Her life’s work was preparing countless children to thrive when they entered elementary school. Her favorite years were when her 3 granddaughters attended Come Play With Me. Each has a love for school and learning formed during those precious years with their beloved Grandma. When the youngest granddaughter completed preschool Marcie retired immediately!

Marcie was strong, independent, faithful, and loving. She did what needed to be done and made do with what she had. Her faith was strong and evident by her devotion to her church. She always supported and sacrificed for her family. Despite our sadness we are lifted up knowing that she is at peace and finally getting well deserved rest. Calling hours will be 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm August 8th at Patterson Funeral Home, 1157 Old Canton Road, Marietta, GA. Memorial Service will be at 11:00 am August 9th at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3003 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, GA. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Southeastern Trust for Parks and Land, PO Box 331, Avondale Estates, GA 30002 or www.stpal.org.