Maria Ailes

Mrs. Maria Ailes

Mrs. Maria Ailes of Orange Park, Fla. was entered into rest on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Mrs. Ailes was the beloved widow of Mr. Robert L. Ailes. She was the daughter of Effie O. and Frank Willis of Gainesville, Fla. Surviving her are her daughters, Jacqueline S. Woolington (Kay), Augusta, Ga. and Rebecca D. Morris, Jacksonville, Fla.; Grandsons, Kaye F. Woolington Jr. (Deborah), Columbia, S.C., Andrew Z. Woolington, Augusta, Ga., and John D. Woolington (Katherine), Camden, S.C.; Granddaughters, Jacqueline M. Clinton (Dale) and Aimee R. Wiggins, both of Jacksonville, Fl. Thirteen great grandchildren also survive.

Mrs. Ailes was a member of the Baptist Church, American Ballroom Dance Association, and the Jacksonville Ballroom Dance Association. For many years she owned and operated the MARIA DOUGLAS SCHOOL OF BALLROOM DANCE. She studied under many teachers including two visits to Havana, Cuba to study Latin Dance. She danced in exhibitions, on television, private clubs, and many public dance shows. She also contributed her time and money to fundraising for many charities. For the past few years she has devoted her time to her large scattered family.

A graveside service will be held in Woodlawn Cemetery, Macclenny, Fla. Guerry Funeral Home, Macclenny, Fla. is handling the arrangments for a private family service to held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the chairty of your choice.