Mrs. Mary Coaxum-Jones, daughter of Rebecca C. Scott and the late Benjamin Coleman, was born August 14, 1957, in Charleston, South Carolina. She departed this life on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. A Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Jones will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Smith-McNeal Funeral Chapel - 2119 Dorchester Road, N. Charleston, SC. The Interment will take place at a later date. Viewing for Mrs. Jones will take place on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Smith-McNeal Funeral Home.

Mary grew up in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. She was a proud graduate of Cainhoy High School. She later went on to join the Armed Forces (Navy). She later got her master's degree from the University of Phoenix.

Mary worked at Emory Hospital (Georgia) as a patient intake officer and retired in August 2021. She moved home to Walterboro, SC to be with her family. She began to work part-time at HCA Healthcare Colleton, as an HIM Specialist until her passing. Mary was happy and a delight to be around. She was loved by everyone. Her affectionate smile drew everyone towards her. She was always willing to help everyone. She had a love for her family and could not wait until the family "get-togethers" at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Mary leaves to cherish her memories her husband Arthur Jones; son: Anthony Coaxum; mother: Reverend Rebecca C Scott; grandson Dura'n; two greatgrandchildren: Nyomie and Devontae; three sisters: Adalia Porcher (Randolph), Brenda Washington (Marcus) and Carolyn Eakins (Stacey); three brothers: Kenneth Scott, Timothy Scott and Anthony Scott; four aunts: Mazie Lee Brown, Katie Rivers, Adelle Coaxum, Rev. Eleanora Ellington (Wilbern), and Geneva Coaxum; four uncles: Edward Coaxum, Jr.(Edith), John Coaxum, Joseph Coaxum (Mary), James Coaxum (Benita); and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Live Stream Link for the Service:
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