Marilyn Jones, age 83 formerly of Michigan, died on May 23, 2020 at a personal care facility near her home in Houston Texas. Marilyn was born January 30, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan to Cecil and Vera Bledsoe. Marilyn studied dance and piano throughout her childhood, and embarked on a career in show business upon graduating high school. She met Merwyn "Lucky" Jones and in 1959 they were married, settling into domestic life, having and raising two sons.
She moved several times following her husband's career, living in Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio. While raising her son's she worked as office help and as a administrative assistant, eventually working for the Michigan Association of CPAs editing their magazine and new letters, and for the Piqua Improvement Corporation in Piqua Ohio. In 2017, finally settled down in Tomball, Texas to live with her son following the death of her husband in 2014.
Marilyn is survived by her children Rodger (Wendy) Jones and Scott (Kathy) Jones; her grandchildren: Melissa, Michael, Megan and Aaron; her siblings Robert Bledsoe and Doris Lucitte. Due to the corona virus concerns, no service will be held. Marilyn will be buried next to her husband at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan. Memorial Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
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