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Marjit "Margie" Jones, 76, of Denton, TX, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024 in Denton, TX. Margie was born December 19, 1947 in Ball, Germany to Hugh and Elfreida (Alraun) McGill. She married Kenneth Jones in California on January 19, 1966. Margie is survived by her brother, Edward McGill of Rancho Cordova, CA; daughter, Michelle Garrett of Denton, TX; "chosen" children, Debra Owen and husband Jeff of Bolivar, TX and Randall Carroll of Scurry, TX; grandchildren, Ashley Fonville and husband Donnie of Leonard, TX, Callie Brighton Bell and husband Kei-ard, Damaurian Garrett and girlfriend Cadance Dillenberg, and Darian Garrett; "chosen" grandchild, Anaiyah Tarrant; great-grandchildren, MacKenzie Fonville, Braylie Mae Fonville, and Malachi Bell; nephews and nieces, Betty Owens of Denton, TX, Debra Owens of Aubrey, TX, Dennis Gotcher and wife Connie of Gainesville, TX, Michael Gotcher of Keene, TX, and Marilyn Baker and husband Dale of Denton, TX; and several other great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her spouse, Kenneth Sr.; parents, Hugh and Elfreida; son, Kenneth Jones Jr.; daughter, Tammy Brighton; and nephews, Ricky Owens and Harold Owens. Visitation will be held 6:00PM-7:30PM, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Slay Memorial Chapel in Aubrey, TX. The funeral service will be held at 1:30PM, Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Slay Memorial Chapel in Aubrey, TX with Chaplain James Holiday officiating. Interment will follow at Belew Cemetery in Aubrey, TX. Pallbearers are Damaurian Garrett, Donnie Fonville, Brian Owens, and Dwayne Gotcher. Online condolences may be shared at www.slaymemorialfuneralhome.com. Michelle would like to express her gratitude to the nurses, technicians, and doctors at Texas Health Presbyterian Denton. She would also like to send a special thank you to Concho Hearts Hospice of Pilot Point, especially to Margie’s nurses Courtney Kennedy and Shauna Williams, as well as Chaplain James Holiday and to Margie’s home health nurse before she went on hospice, Joanne Jeter. In addition, Michelle would like to thank Vellena Cross for stepping in like a sibling and helping care for Margie like she was her own mother. She is deeply grateful for the loving support from Dana Schares, Geraldine Barrett, Danyel Anderson, and Michelle Hartline. Michelle appreciates Edward McGill for being such a loving and supportive brother and uncle. Arrangements are under the direction of Terri Slay and Slay Memorial Funeral Center.

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Margie Jones

December 19, 1947 - December 12, 2024