Mari Cecelia Mileur

February 21, 2009

02/21/2009

Mari Cecelia Mileur, 50, of Ahoskie, N.C., died February 21, 2009, at Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk, Virginia after a short illness. She was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to the late Joseph and Cecelia Mileur on April 30, 1958.

She is survived by her husband, William Hugh Jones, Jr., her son, William Henry Mileur Jones and her daughter, Cecelia Dianne Mileur Jones, all of Ahoskie.

In addition, she is survived by her sister, Barbara Hicks (Aaron) of Graniteville, S.C., her brothers, Michael Mileur (Blou) of Charlottesville, Virginia, Pat Mileur (Michelle) of Norfolk, Virginia, Mark Mileur (Annie) of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and sister-in-law, Dianne Jones-Freeman (Larry) of Blacksburg, Virginia.

She is also survived by nephews and nieces, Brad (Kristal) and Joey (Lindsay) Hicks, Joseph and Jennifer Mileur, Amanda, Allison and Marie Mileur, Katie and Ben Mileur, Jeremy (Laura) and Jonathan (Dana) Freeman, and great nieces, Alyssa and Larue Hicks, Becca Freeman, and great-nephews, Sam and Luke Freeman.

Mari grew up in Annandale, Virginia and in Rush Springs, Oklahoma. She obtained a B.S. degree from East Carolina University and a Master‚??s degree from the University of North Carolina – Greensboro in Speech and Language Pathology. She worked professionally in several public school systems and in Guardian Care of Ahoskie and Scotland Neck, N.C.

She was one of the founders of the Roanoke-Chowan Soccer Association, a member of the Board of Directors of the North Carolina High School Rodeo Association and was co-producer of the Relay for Life Rodeo in Ahoskie. She was member of St. Thomas‚?? Episcopal Church in Ahoskie.

The funeral service will be conducted by the Rev. Jeff Douglas at St. Thomas‚?? Episcopal Church at 424 West Church Street, Ahoskie, N.C. on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. Interment of ashes will follow at the Jones Family Cemetery in Winton, N.C. Visitation and a luncheon will be held following interment at St. Thomas‚?? Episcopal Church Parish Hall.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Thomas Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 263, Ahoskie, N.C. 27910, Christchurch School, 49 Seahorse Lane, Christchurch, Virginia 23031, or the North Carolina High School Rodeo Association, 221 Shady Grove Church Road, Staley, N.C. 27355.

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Jeanette Inman Little
15 years ago

Iam a long time friend of Barbie’s. I grew up with her in Midwest City, OK and I know all of you boys and I knew Mari as little kids.

SO sorry to hear about Mari. I hope she is not suffering any more.God BLess her soul. Jeanette

Ronnie & Becky Parker
15 years ago

We hurt for you. We will miss Mari. She was in the shop not that long ago and we had a nice chat. I am sorry that I wasn’t here when you came today Sissy. I would have wrapped my arms around you and hugged you tight. Please know that not a day has gone by since your mother passed, that we have not thought of her, you, and your family. I know you have a wonderful support structure in your family but please know our hearts are open to you also. I cherish our friendship. Sissy, she lives on, through every thing and every one’s lives she ever touched. Your mother was well loved and respected. God bless you and your family.

Becky Parker

Jon, Sharon, and Chris Kita
15 years ago

Dear Buddy,

We were saddened to see the notice in today’s paper. Mari was a kind soul who touched many lives with her talents and generosity.

Keeping you and your children in our thoughts and prayers,

Sharon, Jon, and Chris

Trish Carson
15 years ago

Buddy,

With great sadness I saw the news regarding Mari. Please know that you and the children are in my thoughts and prayers.

God bless you all and be with you during this time.