Eunice Leola "Boot" Mason

A homegoing celebration for a life well
lived will be held 12:00 noon Friday, January 5, 2024 at Tabernacle Baptist Church for Mrs. Eunice Leola Mason (affectionately known as “Boot” ) of Lowellville, Ohio, peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by family and friends on Friday December 22, 2023.

She was born in the city of Selma, Alabama on February 20, 1930 and came to this area as a child. She was a graduate of The Rayen High School.

The former Eunice Jones, was united in marriage to her lifelong love “Hal” on June 30, 1951. An inseparable couple, they were married for decades until his death. They loved their dogs and fully enjoyed their lives together, traveling the country, bowling, and spending time with family and friends. They were both dedicated members of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Youngstown, Ohio.

She wore many hats in her lifetime, as an employee at Packard Electric, a travel agent, and finally the job that brought her the most joy and fulfillment, her work as an Funeral Assistant at F.D. Mason Funeral home where she worked tirelessly to bring closure and peace to the families that she served.  She was employed there full-time up until her sudden illness two weeks before her passing. Eunice professed “I love my job” and she meant it!

Everyone in town seemed to know Eunice, as she was well-known for having many friends, and making everyone she met feel recognized and special. She was a problem solver, a fixer so-to-speak and had no problem putting her foot down when things weren’t right. She often said, “I’m gonna treat people right, cause I want to go to heaven”. Her kindness and generosity towards her family was immeasurable, she always wanted to make certain everyone she loved was taken care of. When her Aunt Ora Dee had surgery she dropped what she was doing and without hesitation left her home and went to California where she spent several weeks helping care for her. She checked on and cared for her beloved sister-in-love Genny daily.  Eunice had an abundance of energy, always busy working on something even when she was at home she was very meticulous about how she kept her home. 

When you speak of a life well-lived, think of Eunice! She did it all, living life to the fullest!
Eunice spent many years traveling the world with her spouse, friends, church and travel groups. She often said the only reason she stopped traveling is because she had already seen and experienced everything she wanted to see. One such example was when she traveled to the Holy Land where she was baptized in the Jordan River. In addition, she loved going on cruises. She also visited places such as Hawaii, Jamaica,  Africa, Germany, Switzerland, Paris, London, China, Italy, Rome, Greece, Russia, and Milan to name a few. Las Vegas was one of her and her husband favorite vacation destinations.

Bowling was one of her favorite pastimes and she belonged to several bowling leagues including: The National Bowling Association, and the F. D. Mason Classic League. In addition, she loved children and had a fondness for animals.  Boot also loved music and always seemed to be up to speed on the latest line dances. She loved her church, often traveling to various cities throughout the years to attend The National Baptist Convention USA, as well as being a decades long dedicated member of Tabernacle Baptist Church.  Most importantly she loved God first and her family and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Our dear sister Eunice leaves to cherish her memories, Brandon “BJ”  (Paris) Jones, whom she reared like son for many years their children Maliya , Maya and Mia, Eunice developed a special relationship with Paris over the years. Boot adored Maya and she become the light of her life, she enrolled her in both ballet,  gymnastics, loved dressing her up and spending quality one on one time with her.

There are a host of relatives left to cherish her memories including two nephews Frank D. Mason Jr. and Hillary Mason; a very special cousin and trusted friend, Margaret (Melvin) Jones Smith, of Carson, California; her cousin Sabrina Jones and  her children, Aaron, Brandon and Cameron. Ytera Jones and her children Cyrus Jones Jr, and ,  Markette (Damon) Smith and their son Wesley of Maryland, Myah Smith and daughter Shiah Usher, and Mariah Smith of Signal Hill, CA.; two Godchildren, Diane “Nancy” Murray and Jamie Williams; and her closest friends, Debbie Madison, Patricia Ellerbe, Audra Gilliam, and Donna Rivers.

The family would also like to acknowledge those who worked with Eunice on a daily basis, her “work family”, who greatly enriched her life both personally and professionally and made going to work for her everyday a delightful experience. They include: Delphine Hudson, Vivian Brown, Miriam Lee, Marquise Mims, Dwaylon Gibbs, Rocco Wellington Sr. and host of other family and friends.

Eunice was met a heavens gates by her parents, a husband, Harold “Hal” Mason who passed away on February 19, 1992, a uncle, Mr. Howard Jones, aunts, Wilma Boykin, and Corrivian Jones , her cousins Cyrus Jones Sr. and Dorthea Jones and her brothers-in-law, Frank D. Mason Sr, and Dr. Edward J. Mason Jr.


There will be a visitation with the family and funeral home staff from 5:00 to 8:00pm Thursday evening January 4, 2024 at F. D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home and on Friday at the church from 11:00 to 12:00.

Please remember to wear your mask when entering the church. Thank you in advance for your consideration for others.

“May God guide us toward gratitude for this life well  lived.