Mary Walker Jones, age 87, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024. Born in Natchitoches, Louisiana, to Anna Blake and Frank Walker Sr., Mary lived a full and fulfilling life that was marked by love, faith, and a deep devotion to her family.
Mary was a passionate and devout Baptist, singing joyfully in her church choir and sharing her faith through her love for others. Her immense love for life was evident to everyone she met. A skilled and celebrated chef, Mary’s culinary talents were unmatched. She discovered her love for cooking when she worked at the coffee shop at Sears department store, and her passion flourished as she went on to own and operate Connie's Drive Inn on Gulfway Drive in Port Arthur. Mary’s family fondly remembers the mouth-watering Cajun and Creole dishes she prepared from scratch with love, and her meals were a centerpiece of the many family gatherings she cherished.
Mary had a deep affection for her family. Spending time with her children and grandchildren brought her immense joy, and she loved to show them her affection through the food she lovingly prepared. Alongside her family, Mary found great peace in her beautiful garden, where she took pride in cultivating a yard where her children and grandchildren could play and create memories.
Mary is survived by her sons: Calvin Walker, Joseph Jones III, and James Jones; her sisters: Grace Jack, Lillian Walker Broussard, Connie Jones, Florence Brown, Hazel Wilson, Bonita Johnson, and Eunice Maiden; as well as six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, all of whom will cherish her memory.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Jones Jr.; her son, Crawford Walker; her daughter, Caryln Jones; her father, Frank Walker Sr.; her mother, Anna Blake; her brothers: Charles Walker Sr., Sam Walker, and Frank Walker Jr.; and her sisters: Marie Walker, Bessie Broussard, and Dorothy Walker.
Mary’s family and friends will forever remember her as a loving mother, grandmother, and sister who lived a life filled with kindness, generosity, and a passion for those she loved. Her legacy will live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate to know her.
A visitation for Mary Walker Jones will be held Monday, December 30, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home, 4841 39th St, Port Arthur, Texas 77642. A celebration of Mary's life will occur Monday, December 30, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, 4841 39th St, Port Arthur, Texas 77642.
Mary will be laid to rest in Greenlawn Memorial Park, 3900 Twin City Highway, Groves, TX.
