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Mary Frances Jones Pinion

1953 - 2021

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1953

DIED

2021

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Mary Pinion Obituary

Mary Frances Jones Pinion FT. MYERS, FL - Mary Frances "Bittie" Jones Pinion, 68, of Ft. Myers, Florida, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Naples Community Hospital. She was born August 6,1953 in Charleston, South Carolina to Daniel H. and Maria Duffy Jones, the fifth of seven children. Mary Frances was a true Charleston, South Carolina lady to the end. Mary Frances graduated from North Charleston High School in 1971 and University of South Carolina in 1975 with a BS degree in marketing. For many years, she was a Quality Assurance Director for Levi Strauss. She and her husband lived in numerous places during his career and retired in 2017 to Fiddlesticks Country Club in Ft. Myers, Florida. Mary Frances is survived by her husband, Joe D. Pinion; daughter, Jennifer Jean "J. J." Thornton (Dr. Barry Thornton); and three grandchildren, Grant, Reed and Blair Thornton. She is also survived by her brother, Charles (Bubba) Jones (Marcia) of Isle of Palms, South Carolina; and three sisters, Tesa Livingston of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, Kathryn Whitaker and Patty Armstrong, both of Ft. Worth, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Danny Jones, Jr., and sister, Sally Frenkel. There will be a family memorial service at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of : Dowden Funeral Home, 2605 Bayview Street, Sebring, FL 33870 (863)385-1546. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Oct. 16 to Oct. 17, 2021.

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Owen Meislin

October 10, 2024

I miss Mary Frances. She is in my prayers to rest in peace every morning. A very good person, she was; smart, productive and tough.
She loved life.
Owen

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Cathy Funderburk

February 26, 2022

I am so sorry to hear if your family´s loss with the passing of Bittie. I have not kept up with her and just saw her obituary. She was an important influence in my life as well as many others. Her high spirits and shiny heart were a great blessing to many. Prayers, Cathy Funderburk

Rachel Renney

October 18, 2021

Dearest Joe and Family,

I am so sad to hear of the passing of Mary Frances and my heart breaks for your loss. She was one of the most joyful, funny and kind spirited friends I have had in my life. No one could tell a story like MF! Her smile always lit up a room. She will be missed and the loving memories will live on in our hearts forever.

Rest In Peace My Dear Friend...

John E Archambault

October 18, 2021

I'm very shocked and saddened to hear of Bittie's passing. When I was born, the same year, our family lived across the street from her's. We were friends and classmates for many years. As the years passed and our lives took different directions she was always the same funny person. My condolences to her family which I know little about. But you were lucky to share your lives with such a loving wonderful girl. Her memories will help comfort your grief for the rest of your lives. God Bless. RIP Bittie.

Owen Meislin

October 17, 2021

Tesa, Bubba, Joe, children and family,
Mary Frances was one of the finest people I have known. Smart, beautiful, sweet, talented and so capable. What a gal.
I was lucky to know her. Even as a young woman, there was no question that she was destined for success in this life. And her friends adored and revered her. She kept her friends.
Nothing but great memories.
Dear MF will be missed. She was loved. It hurts to think she passed so young.
May she Rest In Peace.

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