Mary Ann (Mottsey) Jones, 74, of Ocala, Fla.
OCALA, FLA. >> Mary Ann (Mottsey) Jones, 74, of Ocala, Fla., passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019.
Mary Ann was born in Kingston on June 3, 1944 and resided in Kingston until after her retirement. She was the daughter of the late Anthony Mottsey and Helen Kahrs Mottsey.
She married Herbert Jones on Feb. 28, 1965 and together they raised two sons, Chris (Kara) Jones of Kingston and Brian Jones of St. Petersburg, Florida. She had one granddaughter, Katherine Jones, whom she adored.
Mary Ann graduated from Kingston High School in 1962. Following graduation, she started her career as secretary at the KHS office. When her children got older, she worked for Dr. Naghsh for several years. She returned to the Kingston School District as secretary in the reading department, office manager at J Watson Bailey School, and then worked in the personnel office at Central until her retirement.
Mary Ann enjoyed baking, camping, traveling, watching the NY Yankees, and being with friends; but most paramount, she loved being with her family; they were most important part of her life. Her life, love and laughter touched everyone who she came in contact, both in personal and professional. She will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered.
In addition to her husband and two sons, she is also survived by two sisters, Jackie Roudis (John Taylor) of St. Remy and Toni (Ed) Weber of Hurley; brother-in-law, David (JoAnn) Jones of Rosendale; and sister-in-law, Sharon Heller of Pennsylvania. Also survived by several nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, aunts, cousins, and countless dear friends.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, from 4 to 7:45 p.m. at the Gilpatric-Van-Vliet Funeral Home, 339 Broadway, Ulster Park. A service will follow at 7:45 p.m., Deacon Tim Dean will officiate. Cremation followed by burial will be private at a later date at the discretion of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital www.stjude.org or a charity of your choice.
Send the family an expression condolence by visiting Mary Ann’s Book of Memories: www.GVVFH.com