Myrtle Marie Jones passed away peacefully on January 19, 2021 after a long battle with numerous health issues. Marie was born in 1943 in Wilkes County, NC to the late Coy Love and Bonnie Presnell Love, formerly of Taylors SC. Marie spent her early years in Alleghany, NC before relocating to the Greenville, SC area. She retired from the Greenville School District after a 28 year career. She enjoyed working in her flower garden and caring for her dogs.
She was preceded in death by a son, Mark Anthony Jones of Taylors, SC, and two sisters, Betty Jo Lenderman of Travelers Rest, SC and Lynda Jean Tivet of Pascagoula, MS.
Marie is survived by two sons, Gregory William Jones of Taylors, SC and Wendell Elmore Jones (Margaret) of Florence, SC, three grandchildren, and one great grandchild. She is also survived by two brothers, Rockie Love (Cindi) of Gaston, SC and Carl Love of Prince George, VA, and a host of nieces, nephews, and numerous relatives from her late mother’s family.
Private service will be held at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, SC.