Marilyn Jones

Marilyn Sue (Henderson) Jones, 67, of Liberty, MO passed away Monday, June 7, 2010 at KU Medical Center following a courageous battle with breast cancer. Visitation will be from 2-4:00 PM Thursday, June 10 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence. Graveside services will begin at 5:00 PM Thursday at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Weston, MO. Marilyn’s favorite charity was St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Marilyn was born November 19, 1942 to Marland and Velma (Capps) Henderson. She graduated from El Dorado Springs High School. Marilyn was an avid cook, enjoyed digital scrap booking, music of all sorts, and was a debater of politics. She was faithful and a believer in the word of God. A true matriarch of the family, Marilyn was a devoted, caring and loving wife, mother and grandmother. Marilyn is survived by her husband Steve Jones; children: Marla Wynes-Leeper and husband Dennis, Randall Wynes and wife Bobbi Jo, Joel Wynes and wife Lydia; step children: Brian Jones and Laura Jones; grandchildren: Micah Wynes, Katelin Valadez, Rebecca Wynes, Sarah Wynes, Taylor Dyer, Christopher Valadez, Jonah Wynes, Shelby Dyer, Jillian Valadez, Maleah “Mimi” Wynes; step grandchildren: Douglas Spivey, Reade Spivey, Dennis Leeper III; brother Gene Henderson and wife Judy; and one expected great grandchild.