Jones – Marilyn June Jones, age 91, of Callahan, Florida was welcomed to this earth on June 21, 1930 and went to heaven to be with the Lord on January 19, 2022.  Marilyn was born and raised in Burlington, Wisconsin.  She met the love of her life Elliott Jones, Jr. while he was working as a salesman.  One day Elliott told Marilyn he was moving back to Florida and she said, "when you do, I'm going with you." They married and moved to Florida in 1950.  Together they had 3 loving children, Debbi, Scott, and Danny.  Marilyn loved her family and was always encouraging and supportive throughout their whole lives. Besides being an amazing wife and mother, Marilyn enjoyed careers as a secretary for The Justice of The Peace and a seamstress. She adored traveling and loved visiting Lily Lake where the family would have annual 4 ^th of July celebrations. Marilyn and Elliott built a retirement home for themselves in Callahan, Florida and lived there for the last 43 years. She will be dearly missed. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Fern Smith; son in law, John Alden.

Marilyn leaves behind her loving husband of 70 years, Elliott Jones, Jr.; daughter, Deborah "Debbi" Alden; sons, Scott (Donna) Jones, Danny (Debbie) Jones; grandchildren, Jaysir Alden, Tamara Jones, Lindsey (Chad) Jones, Jenna (Tyler) Davis; step-grandson, John Alden; 2 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express their appreciation to Belinda and Jessica from Community Hospice and The Council on Aging for their love and dedication for Marilyn.

A Celebration of Marilyn's Life will be held on Monday, January 24, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Callahan First Baptist Church with Pastor Lynn Hyatt officiating.  Interment will follow at Jones Cemetery.  Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011, 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.