Obituary: Margaret Clemmons Jones
La Grange: Mrs. Margaret Clemmons Jones, age 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, November 10, 2026, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center.
Born on July 2, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Maebelle Johnson Clemmons. Following her marriage to her late husband, Ben Jones, the couple established their home in the Jason Community of Greene County. Together, they became an integral and active part of the community they loved so dearly. Margaret was a longtime member of Jason Presbyterian Church and held the honor of being its oldest living member at the time of her passing.
For those who knew Margaret, her smile radiated warmth and kindness. It possessed that slight, endearing hint of someone who truly enjoyed a good laugh and the company of others. She was a proud member of a group known affectionately as the FLB (Fun Loving Babes). True to her vibrant character, she never turned down a glass of Moscato wine or a fun trip to the casino to play the slot machines.
Margaret was the consummate homemaker, a trait reflected in her meticulously kept home and yard. She found great joy in the simple pleasures of life, especially watching hummingbirds, ensuring her feeders were always present and filled. Blessed with a true green thumb, she loved gardening and tending to her flowers, but she was equally delighted to cast a line and go fishing whenever the opportunity arose. Prior to her retirement, Margaret dedicated many years of service as a long-time employee of E.I. DuPont in Kinston.
She truly leaves behind a legacy of laughter, warmth, and beautiful memories shared with family, neighbors, and lifelong friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin “Ben” C. Jones who died in 2022; a sister, Dorothy C. Summerlin; and brothers, Rudy Clemmons, Harold Richard Clemmons, Thurman Clemmons, and Earl Clemmons.
Margaret is survived by her son, Anthony “Tony” Jones of Wilton Manors, Florida; a devoted niece, Tammy Clemmons Harrison and husband, Jeff of Farmville; and other nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Funeral services will be held graveside 2 PM Monday, November 16th, at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Kinston with Pastor Scott Hardy officiating. The family will greet friends and extended relatives immediately following the service and other times at the Jones residence in Jason.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be encouraged to Jason Presbyterian Church, c/o Belinda Hilbourn, 7989 Hwy 903 S, La Grange, NC 28551.
Condolences may be expressed at www.taylor-tyson.com
