Birth date: Aug 9, 1938 Death date: Aug 27, 2025
Mary Nelson (Jones) Matchell, age 87, passed away on August 27, 2025. She was born on August 9, 1938, to Nelson and Mildred Jones. Born and raised in Tampa, Mary was a graduate of Hillsborough High School’s class of 1956. Much of Read Obituary
I was a classmate of Mary's at HHS, (1954/1956). I was a "Jones" girl also & shared the same homeroom with Mary all three years. Always liked & enjoyed her.
Cousins at the beach ❤️
My older sister, Mary, often said that she “raised me” from when I was a baby. Then, for over seven decades, embraced with her love, I remained little brother “Bobby” during which she freely without fear shared with myself and anyone she met her perspective and advice gained from her vast worldly life experiences. Even as she insisted on deliciously preparing my favorite dish of yellow rice and chicken, she did it to simply please me. Forever and always, I love you, Mary.
Robert
My sister Mary began her journey to becoming a strong woman by handling as a young girl many of the responsibilities that our mother couldn’t physically handle. Then after her husband Joe died, she finished raising two teenagers while creating a very successful career. I admired her strength and determination. She is missed.
Sending my love and comfort to my nephew Bill and his family.
To my Cousin Bill, my heart goes out to you, Michelle, and your Daughters.
I always loved my Aunt Mary and her ability to speak her mind (without holding back or feeling the need to "sugar coat" anything) - she was a strong woman and a self-made success, and I was proud of her - she overcame a lot of challenges in her lifetime.
I was able to get together with her a few times over the last several years and uploaded a picture of a birthday celebration for her, along with Aunt Millie; this was a happy event at her favorite St. Pete restaurant, Snapper's. I will cherish those memories, along with the ones I have of her from my childhood, along with you, Brenda, and Uncle Joe; spending time with you all back then, felt like magic.
Sending all the love your way Bill
Shirley
xoxo
