Ethel Mae Collins Jones was the daughter of the late Frank and Lila Collins. Born on January 15, 1941, and departed this life on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Manokin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Princess Anne, Maryland.
Ethel received her education in the Public Schools in Somerset County, Maryland. She was employed by Manokin Manor for many years. In her later years she became a foster grandparent for Shore, Up! Inc. where she worked until her recent illness.
Ethel enjoyed westerns, feeding her cat and cooking. She was well known for her good pot of greens.
Ethel loved the Lord and was kind and giving person to all she met. Ethel was a former member of Mt. Hope A.M.E. Zion Church in Princess Anne. She later became a member of New Psalmist Non-Denominational Church in Westover, Maryland, where the Pastor id Rev. Glendon Jones.
She leaves to cherish her memory with seven children, Thomas Stevenson (Crystal) of Alexandria, Virginia, Charlene Tilghman (Brad) of Princess Anne, Paulette Cottman (Kevin) of Eden, Maryland, Carla Miles of Salisbury, Maryland, Paul Curtis of Columbia, Maryland, Andy Harmon of Baltimore, Maryland, and Keith Curtis (Nechelle) of Middletown, Delaware; one sister, Mary Robinson of Princess Anne; one step daughter, Sabrina Jones; one step granddaughter, Shirley Jones, both of Salisbury; a host of grandchildren; great grandchildren; nephews, nieces; cousins; other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents, Ethel was preceded in death by her husband, George Jones “Georgie B.” and two sisters, Ella Collins, and Helen Collick.
Special thanks to her care takers who were with her until the end. Special thanks to the ladies and gentlemen at Loretta Village for their acts od kindness, always looking out for her.
A funeral service will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Anthony E. Ward, Jr. Funeral Home in Princess Anne with a viewing two hours prior. Interment will follow at John Wesley (Bowland Hill) Cemetery in Princess Anne.
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Charlene and family, it is with a heavy heart I
express my heartfelt sympathy. Ethel was very special to me. I have such fond memories of her. May our Heavenly Father be a comforter and give you strength. God bless you, I am praying for you, and I love you.
she was the coolest mother n law, we got along great . I will miss her, she will always have a place in my heart.
Prayers to family with hugs and love.
💔 my aunt… I love you and will miss you. So many fond memories that are etched in my mind!! You ran the race and finished your course!!!
My step-mom whom I love like a mother the only mother I have ever known. I will surely miss you and your lovely smile as you affectionately would tell me I do not have steps I am your mom so mom you are no longer suffering and you are in heaven with your husband my dad.
To the Jones family I’m sending my prayers and condolences to you and the entire family during this difficult and tragic time. It hard dealing and suffering from a painful and tragic loss of a love one during this tragic and difficult time. I’m praying that you all have healing and strength during this time. Stay and be strong for each other and keep faith and praying to God to help you get through this difficult and tragic loss during this difficult time. Mrs Ethel mae was great and sweet lady and my grandma Dolores and family knew her and love her so much. We will cherish the memories that we had with her and of her forever. R.I.P. Mrs.Ethel Jones.
family I’m sending my prayers and condolences to you and the entire family during this difficult and tragic time. It hard dealing and suffering from a painful and tragic loss of a love one during this tragic and difficult time. I’m praying that you all have healing and strength during this time. Stay and be strong for each other and keep faith and praying to God to help you get through this difficult and tragic loss during this difficult time. Mrs Ethel mae was great and sweet lady and my grandma Dolores and family knew her and love her so much. We will cherish the memories that we had with her and of her forever. R.I.P. Mrs.Ethel Jones.
My Prayers and Condolences to my family so sorry for your loss much love to Y’all.
Rip very beautiful lady ♥️♥️🙏🙏🙏😥😥😥
Our condolences and Prayers to Keith and Family .
Keith, Nichelle, Kaden and family, Anthony and I send our sincere condolences to you all. May God bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time. We love you
My condolences to family!🙏🙏🙏
My condolences and prayers to my Aunt Ethel Mae’s children, grandchildren, Mom Mary Robinson and the rest of the family. Comfort Lord Jesus in this season of loss.
Rev. George and Darcel Handy
This lady has been in my life as far back as I can remember as small child..she was alway the same. I truly thank God for Cousin Ethal Mae. God bless all her children.
Sending my deepest condolences and prayers to the family Mrs Ethel Mae was a very good friend of my family she always had a kind word to share she loved God she will truly be miss