Mary Wilder Jones (Ms. MJ) was born December 22, 1933 to the parentage of the late Leo Wilder Sr. and Uverta Wilder. She graduated from Peabody High School in Hillsboro, Tx where in her senior year she served as the Prom Queen. 

She accepted Christ at an early age and united with Lilu Zion Baptist Church in Hillsboro. She served until her health failed her, but continued to attend The Way of Christ Christian Church under the leadership of Pastor El Greco Roberts. 

Her parents, six siblings and her beloved first born, Debra Ellis Wright proceeded her in death. 

She leaves to cherish her memories and love three children, Shirley Henry and a devoted son-in-law Lawrence, Shena Taylor and Michael Jones. Five grandchildren, her joy Desmond Henry, Nicholas Jones, MaLhew Jones, Ivana Jones and Krisdarrian Jones. A very special great niece Clarice Douglas. One adopted daughter in her heart Pam Rainey. A special friend Monica Benjamin. Pastor Roberts, who was at her side thru her transiOoning and her church family. Many nieces, nephews and friends