Margaret Jones

Clyde- Margaret Monteith Jones, age 95, formerly of Clyde, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Pisgah Manor Nursing Home. She was a native of Jackson County and the daughter of the late John Wesley and Nettie Wilson Monteith. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband Marshall W. Jones, who died in 2004; a son Phillip Lynn Jones, who died in 2009; two brothers; and two sisters. Margaret was formerly employed at the Clyde Post Office for 7 years and was a member of Clyde Central United Methodist Church. She was awarded numerous blue ribbons at the N.C State Fair for her delicious jams and jellies. She also had an uncanny ability to find four leaf clovers. She enjoyed gardening and preparing meals for her family and friends from vegetables grown with her own hands. Margaret was a member of the Clyde Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by a daughter, Marsha Stalcup and her husband Tony of Clyde; a son, Charles Michael Jones and his wife, Nancy of Atlanta, GA; and a number of extended family members. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Pisgah Manor Nursing Home for the loving care that was given to Mrs. Jones during her stay. A strong supporter of women and their rights, Margaret always hoped to one day see a woman president of the United States. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at the Crawford/Ray Memorial Gardens with Reverend Daniel Gaddy officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:30 prior to graveside service at Wells Funeral Home of Canton. In lieu of flowers a memorial may be made to the Clyde Central United Methodist Church Discretionary Fund, P.O Box 8 Clyde, NC 28721.

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