Mary Louise Jones

Mary Louise Jones, 87, of Overland Park, Kansas, formerly of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, March 27, 2019.

Mary Louise was the daughter of the late Zelma (Berry) Francis and Leonard Nash and Jasper Montgomery. She was born on May 15, 1931 in Little Lot, Tennessee and moved to Poplar Bluff when she was a toddler, where she was raised and attended school.

Mary Louise married Leonard Jones on December 13, 1952. He preceded her in death on February 14, 2010.

Survivors include one daughter, Cindy Jones Horowitz, her son-in-law Jay, her grandson Casey and his fiancée Stephanie Deitelhoff, all of Overland Park, Kansas.

After moving to Overland Park in 2008, Mary Louise became active in the Silver Links Ministry with the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection. Prior to moving there, she and her husband Leonard were very involved members of the First United Methodist Church of Poplar Bluff. Mary Louise always loved spending much time with her family that adored her. In her later years, she also enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, game days with friends, as well as following the Kansas City Royals Baseball team. Prior to moving to Kansas, she and her husband Leonard, loved spending time together on the golf course in their younger years and even right up until they moved, they wouldn't miss following their beloved TRCC Raiders Basketball Team. They were truly devoted fans - quite the zealous supporters. They lived and breathed those games!

Mary Louise will be desperately missed by her family - but they know they will continue to feel her immense love with them forever.

Visitation will be held 5:00 - 7:00 pm Tuesday evening, April 2nd, at Cotrell Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 am Wednesday morning, April 3rd, at the First United Methodist Church, with burial to follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.