Mary Jane Maronay was born on December 7, 1937.  She became known as Janie and shared in the memories of childhood, along with five siblings.  Her parents, Tommy and Dorothy Jones made their home in Des Arc where Janie received early education at Johnson Chapel Elementary.  In 1955, she graduated from Des Arc High School.

Janie lived in Jacksonville and took great pride in caring for her home.  In her role as a mother her greatest joys came from times spent with her children and the cherished memories made with her grandson and great grandson, through the years.  Janie worked as a Section Supervisor with the State Income Tax Department and dedicated thirty-three years to the state of Arkansas before choosing to retire.

Janie lived a life of service both in her professional and personal capacities.  She understood the needs of her community and was passionate about helping others.  She was active as a volunteer in Parents without Partners and volunteering at local hospitals.  After Janie got to the point of not being able to get out much, she loved the visits from the United Methodist Mission 5000 group that brought her hot daily meals.

On January 2, 2024, Janie passed away at the Unity Health Medical Center in Searcy at the age of 86.  She was preceded in death by her parents: Tommy and Dorothy Jones, brothers: Chuck and J.B. Jones and sisters: Helen Yielding and Louise Stallings.

Survivors include her son: Rick Maronay of Lonoke, daughter: Brenda Benish and husband, Chuck of Newport, grandson: Matt Ward of Cabot and great grandson: Grayson Ward, brother: Kenneth Lynn Jones of Houston, TX and a host of close friends and relatives.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask that love offerings be made to the United Methodist Mission 5000 of Jacksonville.