Marjorie Jones

Marjorie E. Jones age 70, of Erie and formerly of Girard passed away quietly on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Abington Crest Nursing Home

She was born in Conneaut, OH on May 20, 1946 a daughter of the late William and Sadie Griffis Murkens.

After graduating from Northwestern High School in 1965 she married Thomas Jones and raised her family. From time to time Marge work for various restaurants including the former Pie Factory, Hand K Donuts and The Green Shingle Truck Stop. In later years she enjoyed working with crafts of all kinds with much creativity.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brother’s William P. Murkens Jr. and George Murkens along with a sister, Lois Kramer.

Along with her husband she leaves three children, Beverly Clement (Joe) of Lake City, PA, Christine Jones (Kevin Williams) of Erie and Thomas Jones II of Geneva, OH. Five grandchildren along with six Great Grandchildren also remain along with sister’s Gloria Kahala of Girard, PA and Carole Campbell (Richard) of Kingsville, OH. A brother Donnie McGahey of Ripley, NY also survives as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Services were private for the family and under the care of Burton Funeral Home 525 Main East, Girard, PA 16417. Memorials may be made to The Regional Cancer Center, 2500 West 12th Street, Erie, PA 16505.