Mary C. Flagg

Mary C. Flagg, 83, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022. Mary Corneilia Jones was born in Marysville, Christian County, Kentucky, on May 19, 1939 to James Daniel Jones and Rozetta Morris Jones. The 2nd of 12 children, Mary is preceded in death by her parents and siblings Juanita, James (Sunny), Rosella (Rody), Jesse (Pip), Edward (Boomer), Doris and Douglas. She is survived by her siblings Napoleon (Poly), Billy Joe, Thomas Henry, and Paul. James and Rozetta moved their family from Christian County in 1941 to Louisville's California Neighborhood. In 1946, Mary was baptized as a member of Antioch Baptist Church, where she remained an active member for 76 years. At Antioch, she served as a member of the BTU, Majestic Voices, Greeters and Archives Committee. In 1954 Mary gave birth to her first daughter Roxanna. Two years later she welcomed her second daughter Vicki (Eugene). As a working mother of two, Mary accepted a role with Bell South in 1957, where she was a dedicated employee for more than 30 years. Smart as whip, and quiet as a mouse, Mary was a revolutionary in her own right. Women, especially Black women at the time, were not given equitable opportunities for ownership, but Mary purchased her first car and home on her own in 1969, refusing to use her father as a co-signer. Mary set a standard for her descendants, instilling the importance of independence and intelligence, urging them never to waste either. She blazed her own trail despite society's standards. Though she may have seemed small and meek physically, her words and accomplishments were mighty. On February 14, 1976, Mary married Charles Flagg of Chester, Pennsylvania, with whom she shared a special bond. The two were fixtures on the social scene, attending balls and galas across the country. Even with a husband, Mary continued to assert her intelligence and independence when she established her own real estate company MMD in 1985. Mary retired from Bell South in 1991 to travel and spend more time with her grandchildren Donald (Crystal), Milton, Mariel, and Douglas. She traveled the world for many years with friends and family, collecting stories and mementos. In 2000 she built a home in the Villages of Park Duvalle to establish a homestead for her family. Granny will be remembered by her great grandchildren Jaelin, Keyauna, Jaciya, Destiny, Mikayla, Maliyah, Christian, Douglas Jr., Keilan, and Jacion, and her two great great grandchildren Kamryn and Jasiah. Mary was a great friend to many. Throughout her life she made many lasting friendships and could always rely on the support of her friends Florine Cobb, Justina Johnson, Mary Wilson, Claudia Geurin, Joan Bailey and cousins Hattie Mae Northington and Sheila Ballard. Mary's legacy will carry on through her family, her friends, her church, and through the lessons she taught us all by living her courageous life. She transitioned to Heaven Monday August 22, 2022 surrounded by her daughters and grand children. May she rest in peace and power. Funeral services will be held at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church located at 3315 Dixie Highway Louisville, KY 40216 at 12pm. A repass will be held at KLB Family First Private Club located at 1209 South 36th Street immediately following the service. Masks suggested. Interment will take place Monday August 29, 2022 at Resthaven Memorial Park located at 4400 Bardstown Road Louisville, KY 40218 at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary’s honor to: The West Louisville Math and Science Project 4304 Winnrose Way Louisville, KY 40211 or Decode Project 2509 Portland Avenue Louisville, KY 40212.

Mary C. Flagg

May 19, 1939 - August 22, 2022