She was born June 19, 1944 in Minneapolis, MN to Earl and Mildred (Eatherton) Ellis. She married James Jones, Sr on Oct. 24, 1960 in Arkansas. He passed away Aug. 12, 2010 in East Peoria. She was also preceded in death by her step-father, Fred Hosbrough, one daughter, Teresa Jones, one sister and four brothers.
Survivors include one daughter, Tammie (Bobbi) Davis of East Peoria, three sons: James (Darlene) Jones of Arkansas, Ronnie Jones of Missouri, Christopher Jones of East Peoria, 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and five brothers and sisters.
Marjorie was a cook at Hardee’s in East Peoria for several years retiring in 1990. She was an avid Bingo player.
Visitation will be Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria. Funeral services will be Friday, Oct. 25, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Fondulac Cemetery in East Peoria.
Memorials may be made to St Monica’s Catholic Church..
You may view Marjorie’s obituary online at www.remmertfuneralhome.com