Mary Elizabeth Jones Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mary Elizabeth Jones, 86 of Bowling Green passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 at Moore Pike Nursing Home in Bowling Green. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation rites are under the direction of Bibb-Veach Funeral Homes. Mary was born April 12, 1930 in Hannibal, the daughter of Frank E. Trower and Mary Catherine Zumwalt Trower. She was united in marriage to Lowell F. Jones on Nov 8, 1961 in Louisiana. She is survived by her daughter Donna Willis Reich and husband, Wally of Bowling Green; son, Gene Jones and wife Margaret of Perry, MO; son, Kenneth Jones and wife Karen, daughter, Mariann Ledford and husband Jim all of Vandalia; son, Lowell F. Jones II and wife Terri of Kempner, TX.; ten grandchildren, Micah Johnston of Stuttgart, Germany; Allen Angel of Bowling Green; Daniel Angel of Herman; Jennifer Jones of Columbia; Tiffany Hainline and husband Tyler of Vandalia; Craig Jones and wife Amanda of Jacksonville, FL; Jillian Jones of Boca Raton, FL; James Ledford and Brenna Thompson of Greenwood, IN; Mariah Taylor and husband Josh of Revere; Caleb Jones of Denton, TX; and nine great grandchildren, Brayden, Madison, Cooper, Ryley, Raelyn, Katelyn, Madelyn, Abigail and Abel. A sister, Patty Spires and husband Gene, and sister in law Betty Trower all of Vandalia; many nieces, nephews and special friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 40 years, her parents, two brothers, Donald Trower and Bill Trower; sister in law, Opal Trower. Mary was a beautician for over 70 years, still holding her license at the time of her death. Over the years, her profession brought her into contact with most of the residents of Pike County. She loved her family, pets, customers, helping people and animals. The family requests memorials be given to; Smyrna Cemetery, Pike County Hospice, or the Animal Rescue of donor’s choice.

Mary Elizabeth Jones

April 12, 1930 - February 10, 2017