Mary Reneau Jones

Mary R. Jones Mary Reneau Hunt Jones, 90, of Charleston, South Carolina lived a full and blessed life, with a peaceful passing, on Sunday April 17th, 2011. The family and friends of Mary are invited to attend her memorial service at The First Baptist Church of Charleston, at 48 Meeting Street, on Thursday at 2:00 in the afternoon. The family will visit with friends directly after the service, and are invited to their home, in the Crescent, at 12 Johnson Rd. Charleston. Born on October 16, 1920 in Miami, Florida, Mary was the daughter of the late Mary Harris Hunt and Reneau Clyde Hunt. Mary is survived by her daughter Catherine Lee Jones Mitchell and her husband James Robert Mitchell Jr.,of Charleston, S.C. and Highlands, N.C.: granddaughters, Ashley Brook Mitchell, senior at Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH and Courtney Erin Mitchell, Sophomore, at Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI., Grandsons, Hunter Brendan Mitchell, Junior at Porter- Gaud School, Charleston, SC and James Robert Mitchell III of Charlotte, NC. Mary was a proud attendee of Miss Harris School in Coral Gables, FL. She graduated in 1938 from Miami Senior High School and attended the Coral Gables School of Business. While volunteering for the US Coast Guard Reserve Maintenance Unit, Mary began her career with the Miami Air Depot- War Assets Administration. She continued her administrative duties with Dr. John Milton and Dr. Sanford Rautbort which led to a long and fulfilling career with the Development Office at the South Miami Hospital. Mary was a member of the First Baptist Church of Charleston. She was a faithful volunteer with Meals on Wheels. In addition to her membership in the International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons, she loved to travel and be surrounded by family and friends. Her infectious laugh and love of life will always be remembered. Mary was never happier than when surrounded by her grandchildren, who sustained her with joy and a youthful spirit. She leaves us all with a legacy of love, and her life has served as a role model to guide us in our thoughts and actions as we honor and celebrate her life.