Mrs. Carolyn Conaway Jones, 75, of Pocomoke City, Md., died on Monday, March 30, 2020, at Hartley Hall Nursing Home. Born on Feb. 14, 1945, in Newport News, Va., she was the daughter of the late John and Helen Benetta Conaway.
She was a past president of AFGE Local #1081 (1976-1984), a life member of the Worcester County Historical Society, a life member of the Coston House Museum, and was instrumental in the purchase and moving of the Sturgis One Room School Museum. She was also listed in the Outstanding Young Women of America 1981 edition.
She worked for N.A.S.A./Goddard for over 30 years.
Carolyn is survived by two daughters, Michele “Lynn” Jester and Valerie Miller (Eddie), all of Pocomoke City; two grandsons, Gregory Jester (Amanda) and Robert Miller (Mindy); one granddaughter, Vanessa Jester (Brandon); five great-grandsons, Logan, Landon, and Jaxson Miller, Wyatt Jester, and Rhett Weeks; one niece, Lisa Poulson, and one nephew, John Poulson.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Elias Jones, and a sister, Geraldine Joyce Poulson.
A celebration of her life will be at a later date for family and friends.
A private graveside funeral service will be held in Remson United Methodist Church Cemetery, in Pocomoke City.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hallwood Baptist Church.
Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 107 Vine St., Pocomoke City, MD 21851. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.hollowayfh.com
