Ella Mae Jones, 79, of Elkton, MD, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on September 10, 2023. Born in Bradshaw, WV on May 14, 1944, she was the daughter of the late James Edward and Opal Fanny Lee Bowles.

Mrs. Jones retired from Brake Parts, Inc, Newark, DE. She had also previously worked for Textured Yarn, Pirelli Cable, and Majestic Industries. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, and donating to the homeless and animal shelters.

Survivors include her siblings, Jack E Bowles, Glendora Dvorak (Roger), Michael D. Bowles, Sr., all of Elkton, MD and Frankie A. Bowles (Bethany), Greenville, DE; goddaughters who cared for her, Leslie Taylor, Robin Forester, and Erin Buskell, along with many nieces, nephews, and several great nieces and nephews whom she cared greatly for and considered her own.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Larry Dean Jones; siblings, Thomas W. Bowles, Patricia Ann Bowles, Betty J. Keene, James E. Bowles, Jerry Lee Bowles, Larry Allen Bowles and John G. Bowles.

A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held 2 PM to 5 PM, Sunday, October 1, 2023 at the Moose Lodge of Elkton, 71 Cherry Hill Rd, Elkton, MD 21921.

In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made to Hicks Home for Funerals, P.A., 103 W. Stockton St., Elkton, MD 21921, to assist with funeral expenses.