Mary

Jaynes

Mary Jaynes, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026, at her home

surrounded by her family. Mary was born on October 11, 1933, in Mendenhall, Mississippi, to

the late Mr. Robert and Lugenia Berry Magee.

Mary was married to the late Nathaniel Jaynes for 61 years. Together, they attended Mt. Pilgrim

Church for more than 55 years. Her faith was an important part of her life, and she loved the

Lord deeply. A longtime member of Mt. Pilgrim, Mary served as a church nurse and remained

devoted to her church throughout the years.

Mary held various positions throughout her life, including working with Head Start and at

Toledo Hospital, where she retired after 30 years of service.

Mary loved her family and treasured the time they spent together. She especially enjoyed the

holidays, when she could cook, gather her family around the table, and enjoy a good meal

together.

Mary had a love for fashion and took pride in looking her best. She had a special love for church

hats and enjoyed putting herself together from head to toe-the perfect dress, hat, shoes,

jewelry, and purse. Whether she was headed to church, a family gathering, or a special occasion,

Mary enjoyed dressing up and making an entrance. She also had a great love for flowerswhether growing them in her garden, decorating with them, buying them, or receiving them.

Mary enjoyed shopping, listening to gospel music on the radio, and traveling. Over the years,

she and Nathaniel frequently traveled to Chicago and enjoyed taking road trips to attend family

reunions. Independent, particular, outspoken, and never afraid to speak her mind, Mary had a

personality all her own. Those who knew and loved her knew exactly where they stood-and

could usually count on Mary to tell them.

Mary was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, "Granny," and friend. She enjoyed celebrating

life's special occasions and believed some moments deserved more than one celebration. For her

90th birthday, Mary celebrated in grand fashion with three celebrations in three cities: Magee,

Mississippi; Chicago, Illinois; and Toledo, Ohio.

Mary was preceded in death by her children, Mary Bohannon, Nathan, LaGrant, and Shelia

Jaynes; her grandchildren, Elton and Meghan Sutton; her brothers, RC, Robert, LC, Ethel,

Spencer and Lester Magee, Albert Berry Jr., and her sisters, Shirley Owens, Odessa Berry, Della

Lewis, Ella Howard, Anna Mae Weatherby, and Madie Jaynes.

She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Denise, Vickie (Jake), Anthony, and Keith

Jaynes, all of Toledo, Ohio; her brother, Sims McGhee of Cordova, Tennessee; her goddaughter,

Channie Thomas; her son-in-law, Garland Bohannon; her special nephews, Robert Jaynes and

Rudolph Magee; 17 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great-grandchildren;

and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She loved them all.