Mary Ellen Jones, 87, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 6:15 am April 27, 2020 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois. She was born October 8, 1932 in Benton, Illinois to the late Henry and Sylvia (Gassaway) Sharp. Mary married Kenneth Jones on April 5, 1953 in Benton, Illinois. She and Ken were married fifty-two years and were High School and College Sweethearts.

A private graveside service will be held.

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