Laura Cook Jones

Laura Cook Jones, 70, of Stevensville, MD, joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in heaven on Thursday, January 30, 2025 after a sudden stroke the previous week. She was recently predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Michael Lee Jones, in August 2024. Laura is survived by her loving children, their spouses, and two grandchildren: Megan Jones; Kevin Jones, his wife Dana, and their children Liam and Parker; and Samantha Jones Chafe and her husband Nathaniel. Laura was born in Baltimore, Maryland on December 24, 1954 to Robert and Elizabeth Cook (both deceased). She was the youngest of five sisters: Jean, Candace, Susan, and Sally. She is survived by her sisters Candace C. Short and Sally Myers as well as by many beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Laura grew up with her family in Baltimore, attending Open Bible Church and going to Pioneer Girls camp where she made many lifelong friendships. Laura graduated from Northern High School in 1972. Laura earned an Associate of Arts degree in Medical Records Science from the Community College of Baltimore in 1974. After graduation, she began her career as a medical records technician at Union Memorial Hospital and took night classes at Towson State University where she met her husband Michael. Laura was a Registered Health Information Technician and held many titles within her field at hospitals all across Maryland during her 46-year career. She retired in 2020. Michael and Laura were married on New Year’s Eve in 1978 and honeymooned in Walt Disney World. Michael and Laura purchased their home on Kent Island in 1982, where they raised their three children and lived until their passing. Laura was a very active member of Wye Bible Church in Grasonville, serving on the praise team, volunteering at summer camp - Camp Good News, and mentoring in their youth program. Laura also enjoyed quality time with her husband and family - attending musical theatre and traveling around the world. God graciously carried Laura from this life into eternity as dawn broke on January 30th. A funeral service for Laura will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Wye Bible Church, 115 Narnia Drive, Grasonville, MD. Friends and family may visit from 10am-11am with service at 11am. Burial will follow the service at the Stevensville Cemetery, 808 Main Street, Stevensville, MD. Fellowship time following the burial will be at Wye Bible Church. Laura’s funeral service will be live streamed by the church on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@wyebiblechurch5836/streams In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in honor of Laura to her church, Wye Bible. https://www.wyebiblechurch.com/

Laura Cook Jones

December 24, 1954 - January 30, 2025