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Obituary For Margaret Jones
Margaret McClyde Jones was born in Blakely, Georgia on April 17, 1943, to the parents of the late Lester McClyde, Sr. and the late Cornelia Jackson Mitchell.
She attended the public schools of Leon County, graduating from the Old Lincoln High School in the class of 1961 and later graduated from Florida A&M University in 1965 where she majored in Accounting.
She was married to the late Sylvester Jones and to this union was born a baby girl, Tonya Renee Jones.
She worked at the Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Hospital prior to employment with the Florida Department of Education for over three (3) decades from August 1968 to November 2004 diligently working in the Comptroller’s Office and in the Office of Grants Management. Margaret retired from the Florida Department of Education as a successful and highly respected accountant.
She was a faithful and very active member of St. Mary Primitive Baptist Church on 655 West Georgia Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
Margaret had a great passion for people. She had a very special love for her family. She had a loving and big heart and touched the lives of so many during the course of her 82 years of life. Margaret is survived by her daughter, Tonya R. Jones (Tallahassee, FL); a brother, James O. McClyde (Rose) Mitchellville, MD; grandchildren Maurice Ramone Jerger (Houston, TX), Marissa Amoia-Re Huckaby (Tallahassee, FL) and Gerrell Braxton Cornelius (Tallahassee, FL) and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, Godchildren and relatives.
Funeral service will be 11:00 A.M. FRIDAY, February 13, 2026 at St. Mary P.B. Church, 655 W. Georgia St. with burial at Oakland Cemetery.
Viewing will be from 12:00 (Noon) to 6:00 P.M. Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Strong & Jones Funeral Home.
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Rose McClyde sent The Peace Lily for Margaret Jones - February 10, 2026
I worked for Margaret at the DOE Comptroller's Office in the early 1980s. She was my first boss after I graduated from college. She had high expectations of her staff, and the knowledge and guidance she gifted to me helped to launch my 38 year career in public education finance and accounting. I will always admire her and remember her fondly. My thoughts and prayers to her family and friends.
My deepest condolences to the family of my dear classmate and friend. May God bless you and fond memories comfort during the difficult days. I'll always remember the many wonderful times shared with Margaret during and after high school.
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To the Jones,Margaret will be miss dearly she was a wonderful lady and she was always there to help others.Gone but never forgotten. I love you and will miss you.
To Tonya, Marissa, and Gerrell: Our prayers and heartfelt condolences to you and your family at the Heavenly transition of Mother Margaret M. Jones. Look to the hills from whence cometh your help. I pray the Lord will sustain you and give you measures of comfort during this time of bereavement and in the days and years to come as you treasure precious memories of Mother Jones. Love and Prayers, Marilyn "Pat" Thurman on behalf of Saint Mary Primitive Baptist Church Mass Choir (Georgia Street) Tallahassee, Florida.
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