Visitation: 6-8 PM Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral Service: 1 PM Friday, May 20, 2022 at Carver Park Baptist Church, 1020 E. Herring Avenue, Waco, TX 76704
Marilynn Runae Jones was born May 31, 1956, in Tacoma Washington to Lawrence and Juanita Jones. In her earlier years, Marilynn lived in Dallas, Texas, until later moving to Satin, Texas. Marilynn attended a segregated school until the age of ten. At ten, she integrated into the Chilton ISD where she attended until she graduated in 1974. While attending school, Marilynn was a baton twirler on the drill team. After graduation, she enrolled at McLennan Community College as a journalism major. During her internship as a journalist, Marilynn interviewed President Gerald Ford, and the band, Earth, Wind, and Fire. After graduating from McLennan Community College, Marilynn enrolled in North Texas State University in Denton, Texas. While living in Dallas, she worked for her father’s business for ten years. She later worked for American Airlines and currently worked with Sabre Holdings, where she was promoted to supervisor and has been employed for thirty-seven years.
She was preceded in death by her father Lawrence Billy Jones, Kenneth Jones, and Michael Jones.
Marilynn is survived by her daughter, Tabitha Thomas (Los Angeles, California); mother Juanita Jones (Satin, Texas); sisters, Dr. Charlotte Jones (Golinda, Texas), Juann Jones (Bedford, Texas) and, Sandra Jones Martin (Satin, Texas); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.
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My husband and I worked with Marilynn while she was with Sabre. It wasn’t for a very long time (less than a year in each case), but that was more than enough to show her joy, grace and generosity of spirit. Even thousands of kilometres away, and only by voice, her steadfastness and helpfulness were obvious. Marilynn and I used to snatch time here and there to catch up on personal news, in between business, and I will sorely miss her humour and support.
Our prayers are with her and her family. She will always be remembered.
Marilynn was one of the first people I worked with at Sabre. From the first day to the last, she was always kind to me and others, showing that kindness always with the sweetest voice. Her friendship stood the test of time whenever I saw her in the office – always kind, always caring.
Our prayers are with her daughter and family that the God of all comfort will be with you today and in the days to come.