Mazie Elizabeth Pilkerton Jones
May 6, 1913 ~ March 22, 2009
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 11:00 AM in St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.
Visitation:
Viewing/Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home where Prayers will be said at 7:00 PM.
Mazie Elizabeth (Pilkerton) Jones, 95 of California, MD died March 22, 2009 in Hollywood, MD. Born May 6, 1913 in Pearson, MD she was the daughter of the late James Woodley and Maggie Velma Wallace Pilkerton. She was the loving wife of the late John Hilary Jones whom she married on September 22, 1929 in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD. She is survived by her children: Ann E. Poe of Callaway, MD, Jean F. Ashley of Hollywood, MD and Kitty M. Lee of Mechanicsville, MD; siblings: Mary Mosher of Hollywood, MD, Margaret Archer of Town Creek and Billye McGaharn of Leonardtown, MD; 30 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and many many great-great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her children: Mary Lou O’Dell, James L. Jones and John W. Jones and siblings: John “Blackie” Pilkerton, Franklin “Dink” Pilkerton, Joseph “Pank” Pilkerton and George “Buck” Pilkerton. Mazie was a lifelong St. Mary’s County resident where she worked as a sales clerk at Kings for 15 years. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 11:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bobby Albert, Billy Albert, Randy Crocker, Floyd Ashley, Stevie McGee and Ronnie McGee. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s County, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636.
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“Anne, Jean, Floyd, Kitty, Mom, and to all our entire family, my deepest condolences to you all. The Jones’ Matriarch is gone. She had a long life, many, many losses throughout her years, so rough at times I don’t know how she endured it all, but she was a strong woman. A hard worker, a loving Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother and you all should be so very proud that the later part of her life she was as pampered and as loved as anyone could possibly be. I will always hear her say “There’s only us two “Ps” left, (talking about her and Mom), the two Pilkerton sisters. There were so mnay things I will remember about Aunt Mazie. She never just had a cold, but always a “Fresh Cold”. She knew my voice whenever I called from Florida, and I can still see her sitting at the table at Jean’s playing cards with Mom on my last visit home. That’s how I will always rememebr her. Although it is a terrible loss for the entire family, she is not in pain, and she is in a better place than the rest of us now. Mom said it is hard to think about this world without Aunt Mazie in it, and that is so true, but this family will survive as they always do. The love and caring that she showed you, she got in return during her later years, and thanks to you all, there are no bad memories, only fond ones. My heart goes out to each one of you and my love is there for you all. God Bless you my dear Aunt Mazie and “thanks for the memories”. “
“Gramma, You are with the angels now. The kindness you showed to all of us during the years no matter what, could never could be matched. We will miss you, but know that you are in a beautiful place, and in the arms of your children that passed before you. We can see your smile and hear your happy voice and loving words. We were blessed to have you in our lives. Until we meet again we love you. To the family. You are all so very strong and supportive, never change. If there were more people in the world like your family, it would be such a beautiful place. We love you all. May God bless you.”
“We were so saddened to here of grandma’s passing. She is up in heaven looking down on everyone. She was an extremely nice person,and was always a joy to be around. She loved it when the grandkids would come up and give her hugs, she would always say “give me a smooch”. I remember coming over to her house on Sunday’s to see nanny and pop, she would get up from the table and go in the living room because I was interuppting her game of rummy! Boy, did she love her rummy. You will be missed grandma! Everyone will get through this, as tough as it may seem!”
“Dearest Grandma, “Grace” This is a word that describes you. I have learned through your kindness,love and support that God’s grace is energy all bright, beautiful and full of power. Grace is most beautiful when God is moving through us to touch the lives of others who hurt. Grandmother, you taught me to love and find love within myself. Because of your love and devotion and all the rosarie’s you said for me, I was able to admit my fears honestly to God, who understands my human condition. You’ve always seen God in everything you ever did and with a grateful thankful heart. This is when I knew God gave you his special gift..”Grace. Yes, Grandma the word “Grace” is the most beautiful word and to me your were just as beautiful. You earned it, you deserve it. It was God’s way of saying your were special ” Mazie Elizabeth-Pilkerton Jones. And Grandmother you were an instrument of God’s love. Thank you for all my wonderful childhood memories of “Town Creek” Thank you for just being who you were. “My Grandmother”. Love and friends forever Grandmother, Missey”
“Ann,Jean,Kitty and Family. Our deepest sympathy to you and all of your family. Ms Mazie (Grama) was a very lovely lady and will be deeply missed by everyone. I know times have been tough over the past few years but she is at peace now and in heaven with her loved ones. Just know that she will always be in my heart as well as all of you. Love to you all, Diane and Freddie Norris “
“ANN,Jean,Kitty and Floyd and all the lucky grandchildren who shared her life and for Mom who not only lost her rummy partner, but her best friend. There are so many happy childhood memories of her and the many times she would look after us and I always loved going to Seven Gables and the beach, it seemed so far from Hollywood. As I grew older and would visit Aunt Mazie she always met me with a smile , cup of fresh coffee and either a piece of cake or pie and great conversation. I have always been proud to say she was my Godmother and I will miss her very much. She was so sweet, genle and loving and I Will miss her very much. I know she is in a much better place up there surrounded by angels and probably offering them a fresh cup of coffee and trying to get a game of rummy in too. Sleep tight sweet Aunt Mazie Love to all the family Wayne and Joan”
“Grandma, To say you were a pillar of strength is an understatement. A divine influence to all not enough. You were a fine example of how a person should be, a True Christian, one hell of a wife and extraordinary mother, sister and friend. The list could go on and on. You displayed qualities some could only dream of having. Your devotional commitments to your family and church are just a few of those admirable qualities. I admired the Love you had for Granddaddy. (“And what a character he was” Though small and young, I remember him in that chair.) The love that you exhibited up until the time of your passing is one I will never forget. Ol’ Clark Gable! I will miss seeing your eyes light up when you spoke of him, Your excitement when you told stories of the good ‘ol days. Another Profound accomplishment I would like to say are the children you raised, WOW! They are and were wonderful people with wonderful families. The relationship you children have and had with one another is an inspiration for me. Rarely do you see siblings today with the love, devotion and dedication to one another then you see in them. All with such qualities as your self and Granddaddy. Ann who I thank you for every day and love with all my heart! Bubby, Marylou, Jimmy and Kitty I love you all very much. In closing I would like to share, As child visiting your house and the cookies of offering were vanilla wafers. Those Vanilla wafers stood out in my days. Something so simple as that and the lasting impression it left. Kind of like you so Simple yet you left a lasting impression for many. Simple yet defined. I will miss watching you so “intensely” play your Rummy with Jay yet recalling him “Larry” and the stories you would tell every Friday. I will smile as I pass a church and you would say… “There’s the Church, There’s the steeple but… Where’s the people. Smile as we people watched when we waited in the grocery parking lot or when you would say Lord…look at the cars! I will smile and reflect that you are with Granddaddy because I know you have waited so long to be with him. Although this family has endured its fair share of pain with our close ones passing I know you are ok, you were a person comfortable in your own skin, dedicated to our Heavenly Father and I am proud to be a part of this family. It was a pleasure and a honor to have you in my life. We all love you! And will remember you always!”
” Kitty, our hearts go out to you and your Family. You are a strong Lady who has been through so much sorrow in the past few years. My prayer is the Dear Lord will wrap His loving arms around you and comfort you.Please know we are thinking of you and your in our prayers! With much love Donzie”
“The community offers its heartfelt condolences to Ms. Mazie’s family. She will be greatly missed.”