Margaret F. Jones, 86, the wife of Dr. Robert O. Jones, died Saturday, March 26, 2016, at the Lakes at Litchfield on Pawleys Island, S.C.
Margaret was born in Charlotte, N. C., a daughter of the late E. Owen Fitzsimons and Joy Draper Fitzsimons. She later married George W. Brice, who also grew up on Sherwood Ave. in Charlotte.
She was a graduate of The National Cathedral School in Washington, D.C. and attended Sweet Briar College in Virginia.
The couple moved to Darien, Conn. in 1963. After George’s death in 1987, Margaret moved to Pawleys Island and was a member of Holy Cross Faith Memorial Episcopal Church and the Colonial Dames.
In addition to her parents, Margaret was predeceased by a step-son, Mark Jones.
Survivors, along with Robert, her husband of 27 years, are two sons, George W. Brice of New York City, and Owen F. Brice of Pawleys Island; a daughter Susanne B. Drennan of Charleston, S.C.; four step-children, Donna Jones, Nancy Lowe, Robby Jones, and Barbie Jones; and a number of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
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— an obituary from Mayer Funeral Home
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A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 29, at Holy Cross Faith Memorial Episcopal Church on Pawleys Island. Officiating will be the Very Rev. William J. Keith. The Georgetown Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home is assisting the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tidelands Community Hospice, 2591, N. Fraser St., Georgetown, S.C. 29440 or to the charity of one’s choice.