WILSON– Mary Howard Jones Pope, age 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 4, 2022. Born in Wilson County, NC on November 18, 1944. She was the daughter of the late Howard Jones and Minnie Mae Harris Jones. She has joined her beloved husband of 47 years, Jacob Lee Pope.Mary resided most of her life between Wilson and Rocky Mount. She attended Ralph L. Fike High School and was a former Assistant Manager at Walmart and Supervisor at Hickory Farms. Mary was a member of the Rocky Mount Moose Lodge. She was a huge fan of all music and dancing and belonged to many beach music clubs. Mary lit up a room with her lively personality and humor. She will be greatly missed by many.Mary is survived by her loving family; her sons, Jeffrey Pope and wife, Molly, of Dayton, Ohio, Tim Pope and wife, Rose, of Rocky Mount; her granddaughters, Jennifer Ritter and husband, Alex, of Clayton, Maggie Pope and Derek Williams, of Jamestown, and Caroline Pope and Josh Best, of Elm City; her great-granddaughter, Marly Best.A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 1:30 PM at Pineview Cemetery with Linda Howell officiating. A visitation with the family will follow the service at the graveside. Private Family viewing will be held prior to the service from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the parlor of Johnson Funeral Home.The family would like to say a special thanks to Wilson Medical Center for providing exemplary care.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mary’s memory to The American Cancer Society; 1901 Brunswick Ave #100, Charlotte, NC 28207.Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.
I spent many fun times with Mary!
RIP Mary
To the family.. Please accept my deepest condolences 🙏🏼
Sonja Holton
Many fond memories
Mary was a great inspiration to so many people. Everyone will miss her smile and laughter. Praying for strength, comfort, and peace to all the family. Love you, Mary~RIP my friend.💞😇
Me and you both loved our Beach music,,, especially lil Redd of the Tams,,, You are UNTIED now and with your beloved Jacob,, We all gonna miss you,, Fly High my dear Friend,, ♥️💔 Shelby
My first thought is Aunt Mary was always smiling and laughing. She had such a loud, contagious laugh. I remember one time she wasn’t so happy though. It was my wedding day and my new husband..a US Marine… thought it would be funny to throw smoke grenades. I was in the car and he opened the trunk and threw 3 smoke grenades towards the crowd. Some of the sparks burned holes in Aunt Mary’s panty hose. She never let me forget that! I hope you are at rest and dancing with Uncle Junior in heaven. Love, Allison
Q: What will you miss most about Mary?
A: I’ll miss your smile and laugh. I’ll miss seeing you and Jacob at the beach. .We will miss you both. Prayers for all of you. .
Will always remember the good times !! You are a great friend ❤️! Will definitely miss you !! Love Patty Glover
With deepest sympathy, Myron, Amy Krebs and family, Joe, Susan North and family, and Dan Trupp
Words are hard to find at a time like this for the hurt is so deep and real. The most soothing I have found are in the poem of Footprints In The Sand….For during times like these you will only see one set of prints, this is when the Lord is carrying you. He will carry you when you feel you can’t stand on your own. He is your strength, peace and comfort. Just know that Mary is not suffering anymore and she is in the arm of God.
Rebecca McBride and Sam Carroll
I met Mary on FB years ago. She was full of life enjoying her music and dancing. Mary missed her late husband everyday, she always expressed her love for him. She will truly be missed. I know she is very happy to be reunited with her husband in Heaven. My love to her family and friends
Mary , We sure did have some good times together dancing. My thoughts and prayers to her family during this time. You are with Jacob again, may you rest in peace now.
Mary, you were one in a million. Can’t believe how we met. That’s between you and me. I know you’re with your beloved Jacob but we were not ready to let you go. Your stubborn ass had so many friends that you could have reached out to in your time of need. We had plans, dang you. May you finally be at peace. I’ll love you forever. RIP.
Mary….You were a true inspiration to all who were blessed to know and love you. One of the most vivacious, loving, and spunky ladies I have ever met. I always said to you…I want to be just like you when I grow up….lol. You will be truly missed. Go rest high on that mountain with your sweetheart 💕
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry for your loss. I met Mary through Buck Jones. I thought a lot of Mary. I know Buck loved her to. I know they are rejoicing together with their parents. Me and Buck were best friends and I am glad I got to met Mary through Buck. Praying for the family.
With loving memories of Mary Pope, from your entire Illinois family, The Ritters
Our words can not take away your pain of loss, but we hope you find peace knowing there are people that care about you. Our deepest condolences.
Q: What was one of your favorite qualities of Mary?
A: Mary Lived and Loved Life , Dancing and Music was in her Soul . May Jacob and you Dance every day Ed & Patsy Jones
RIP my friend Mary. I will miss our late night chats. Prayers to the family during this difficult time.
Our warmest condolences,
Mary was 1 of the strongest women I ever knew. I loved her for that and many other reasons. She loved the beach and beach music. I know she is happy to be with her husband up in Heaven. She missed him so much. I will carry Mary’s strength in me for she taught me to be a stronger woman. Fly high my friend.
We always had fun
You said once that I was just like you and I took that as a compliment. I will always cherish our friendship . Fly high Mary. I know you and Jacob are dancing up a storm.