Mary Elizabeth (Freeman) Jones

Bennettsville, SC

Mary Elizabeth Freeman Jones, age 78 of Bennettsville, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, after an illness.

Mary was born July 18, 1946, in Bennettsville. She was a daughter of the late Howard and Lizzie Scott Freeman. Mary retired from the school system as a cafeteria worker. She enjoyed being in the yard. She loved gardening and flowers. Mary also enjoyed shopping and watching westerns. Mary never met a stranger and loved talking to everyone. Her family was important to her. She enjoyed cooking Sunday dinner for everyone in the family. It has been said that “she loved her grandchildren more than her actual children.”

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Carl “Buddy” Jones; a son, John Jones; brothers, James Vernon Freeman and Kenneth “Pete” Freeman.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Joanie Jones of Bennettsville; a son, Brian Jones (Cheryl) of Laurinburg, NC; a brother, Jerry “Bo” Freeman (Sue) of Chesterfield; sisters, Brenda Turner (Billy) of Bennettsville and Katherine Hodge of Greenville; grandchildren, Adam Jones and Caitlyn Wallace both of Bennettsville, Cody Jones and Matthew Jones both of Laurinburg, NC; great grandchildren, Mason Jones and Levi Jones; several nieces, nephews, and other extended family members also survive.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Burroughs Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Sunset Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 12:00 at Burroughs Funeral Home Chapel.

Online condolences can be made to the family at www.bfhbennettsville.com.

Burroughs Funeral Home is honored to assist the Jones Family.

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