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Popular Hair Stylist Dies After Brief Illness
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
A longtime business woman and icon of the beauty industry has died. Mrs. Marion Holiday Jones, 79, died at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Wednesday.
Throughout her life, Mrs. Jones dedicated her- self to the things close to her heart such as her family, friends, church, and career.
She began her life in Tampa and attended the public schools of Hillsbor- ough County. After graduat- ing from Don Thompson High School, Mrs. Jones enrolled at Sunlight Beauty School.
Mrs. Gloria Andrews,
a longtime friend said, “I had known her for years and when my daughter, Sybil Kay Andrews, was born, she asked could she be her godmother.”
Mrs. Jones took her role as godmother seriously and remained active in Ms. An- drews’ life as well as a gen- uine friendship with Mrs. Andrews until her demise.
After obtaining her li- cense and certification as a hair dresser, Mrs. Jones worked in Mrs. Single- ton’s Beauty Shop in the his- toric Central Avenue District for many years.
During her early career, Mrs. Jones opened her own shop on Central Avenue be- fore marrying and moving to Seattle, Washington.
When she moved back to
MRS. MARION HOLIDAY JONES October 29, 1937 to December 14, 2016
ber of the Orange Blossom Association and won numer- ous awards at the many hair shows she participated in.
She loved to model and often participated in fashion shows during her youth. And she carried that same pas- sion throughout her life. She loved to dress and loved her hats.
Her cousin, Ms. Linda Thornton who was more like a daughter said, “She was a mentor for many younger beauticians and they respected her greatly. And that is why we are going to miss her so much. She was a giver, she didn’t mind help- ing and giving to anyone she could.
“I am honored that she al- ways called me her favorite, but I think she had many, many favorites. She was just a lover of people. She lived larger than life and enjoyed
life to the fullest. She had a wonderful sense of humor and she always made you feel welcome. She did things her way and that’s the way we knew her to be.”
Mrs. Jones was a long- time and dedicated member of Greater Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Usher Board and sang in the choir.
A widow, Mrs. Jones is survived by son, James “Punkin” Holiday, grand- daughter, LaTisha, grand- son, Eric, great granddaughter, sister, Mrs. Patricia Wilson, of Tifton, GA, Ms. Thornton, and Ms. Sharon Golden, (also like a daughter), and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jones were incomplete at press time. Wilson’s Funeral Home is in charge of han- dling arrangements.
Tampa several years later, she resumed her career. Dur- ing that time, she worked in a salon on Tampa Street as well as opening her own shop in that area as well,” Mrs. Andrews said.
Mrs. Jones is perhaps best known for the many years she worked at the Bossa Nova Beauty Salon on North Nebraska Avenue. But, it didn’t matter where she worked she impacted the lives of many young upstarts in the industry, serving as their mentor.
Mrs. Jones relocated to Atlantic City, New Jersey for a number of years after Bossa Nova Beauty Salon closed.
But Tampa was always home and in keeping with her past history, she returned and re- sumed her career. She be- came an independent stylist at B-Elegant Beauty Salon, owned by Ms. Willie Mae Burney. She remained at that business for many years and worked until she sud- denly became ill three weeks ago.
Having a career that spanned more than 60 years, Mrs. Jones was active in the business as the practi- tioners, known as beauti- cians, became hair dressers and then became known has hair stylists.
Mrs. Jones was a mem-
Jobs 4 Teens Presents Holiday Give-Away, Anti-Bullying Expo
Jobs 4 Teens will be host- ing a Teen Holiday Give- Away and Anti-Bullying Expo on Friday, December 16, 2016, beginning at 3 p. m. The event will be held at the Saunders Library, 1505 N. Nebraska Ave. (Tampa
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