Mary Louise (Price) Jones

Mary Louise (Price) Jones, 92, passed away January 18, 2025. She is preceded in death by her devoted husband, Toussaint L. Jr.; sons, Steven and Toussaint L. III; grandson, Knehemiah A. Bell, Sr.; son-in law, Joseph B. White, Jr.; parents, Ardrice and Fannie Price; sisters, Audrey June Simmons and Celestine Littlejohn; brothers, Isaac “Ike“, Lawrence, and Ardrice “Bernard“ Price.

She is survived by her loving children, Evon White, Dwight Jones, Sr., Valerie Stephens, and Bridgett Bell; grandchildren, Kevin Sr. (Carletta), and Brandy White, Dwight Jones, Jr., Shania Tucker, Asa, Shakeela, and Toussaint Jones, Omar Harrington, Aisha Jones and Steven Jones, Conchata, Charisma, Anthony “AJ”, Jr. and Ahmad Stephens and Bianca Bell; great-grandchildren, Kourtney, Kevina , Kayla and Kevin “KJ” White, Jr., Avian Kastani, Niah Jones and Aubree Jones and Knehemiah A. Bell, Jr.; sisters, Syvera Andrews and LaVerna Elder; sons-in-law, Anthony Stephens, Sr. and William Bell; daughter-in-law, Valeria Jones; sister-in-law Ethel Edwards; dear friend, Peggy Fulgham; and a host of, great–great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Our Mom lived a fulfilling life and was a woman of many talents. She was a stay-at-home Mom during our younger years. She served as the PTA President at Windsor Elementary School, a Cub Scout Den Mother and was an exceptional room mother for each of us. She entered the workforce at The Ohio State University Hospital as a Lab Technician. During this time, she was also a seasonal employee with Lazarus Department Store as a jewelry sales associate. Upon her retirement from OSU Hospital, she opened a floral shop where she enjoyed creating unique floral and ceremonial decor that eventually led to her becoming a wedding coordinator. Later in life, she began her second career with Columbus City Schools as a bus driver for children with special needs; which she enjoyed until her retirement.

Mom could spend hours thrift shopping; she enjoyed puzzles, bowling, playing cards, and a good game of chess; especially against her brother Lawrence. She also had a passion for interior decorating, renewing old furniture and hosting gatherings for family and friends. During the Halloween and Christmas holidays, Mom was recognized for having the best decorated house on Hamilton Avenue. She was also known for her themed Christmas trees for every room in her home and we believe she invented the “25 Days of Christmas”.

You Will Forever Live In Our Hearts...

Your Love And Legacy Remain With Us ALWAYS.

The family wishes to send a special Thank You to the staff at Kobacker House for their care and compassion.