Mary E. Jones

Ms. Mary E. Jones known to her family & friends as 'Midget,' 71, residing in South Bend, Indiana, transitioned at 7:50 am Thursday, November 10, 2022, in her home surrounded by her family. Mary was born September 8, 1951, in Collins, Mississippi to the union of Eddie Sr., and Tenner Rae (Magee) Jones. Mary was the fifth child of 11. Mary professed Christ at an early age. 

Mary relocated to South Bend, Indiana with her family in November 1966. Mary was a 1969 graduate of Riley High School. Mary continued her education at Indiana State University and later attended and graduated from Ivy Tech Community College, and Vogue Beauty College. Mary was a licensed Seamstress, Tailor, Cosmetologist, Certified Nursing Assistant, and Cook.

Mary began her employment at South Bend Toy she was employed there for many years. Later she landed  employment with Logan Industrial Center. 

Mary had several hobbies including fashion design, creating seasonal wreaths, crocheting, Traveling, Cooking, and spending time with her family. Mary loves to dress and enjoyed talking on the phone. Most of all she loved being in the presence of the Lord. Mary was a member of the Christian Center. 

Mary was united in holy matrimony to George Hugins II. Later Mary Married Douglas Roberts. However, Mary and George reunited as companions until his death. 

In 1979 Mary and her family relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada, and shortly after relocated to Hollywood, California. After the passing of her father Mary and her family returned to South Bend, Indiana and remained here until her passing. She had three children: daughters: Stephanie Neal and Taurus Hugins; and a son: George Hugins III (deceased). 

 Mary is survived by her daughters, Stephanie Neal of Tennessee and Taurus Hugins of South Bend, Indiana; granddaughters: Kiri and Jakira Neal of Tennessee; one great-granddaughter, Ke’Ari Cason; siblings: Maxine (John) Simmons of Chicago, Illinois, Akeem Saawu of Indianapolis, Indiana,  Paulette Jones of Norfolk, Virginia, Joyce (Willie) Spann, Larry, Jimmy, and Hortense Jones all of South Bend, Indiana; aunts: Woodie Magee and Geraldine Johnson; special friends: Corette Swanson, MaryAnn McGhee, Laverne Hudson and (Logan Industrial coworker Margaret); along with a host of nieces, nephews and cousins, and friends.

Preceding her in death: a son, George Hugins III; parents, Eddie Sr. and Tenner Rae Jones; siblings: Minnye Johnson, Wihelmenia McLaurin, and Eddie Jones Jr, 

 Mary was a very loving and caring mother to her children, she enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

The family of Mary wishes to thank DaVita, Heartland Hospice, Memorial Hospital, and St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis, Indiana for the care that was given.

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