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Mary Jim Ailor (256) 658-2718
mjailor@looseendsbymj.com

About Me (Main Menu)

Thanks for visiting my website! I'm Mary Jim Ailor, a 52 year old Christian lady who really loves to work with others to help them out. I have 22 years of experience working one-on-one with people through kitchen designing, appliance sales, garage sales, and now estate sales. I have been told that I am a great person to talk to and a very hard worker. I will work from sun up to sun down to get a job done on time. When I am not tying up loose ends you can find me at the Manna House serving dinner to the less fortunate people or attending Building Church at the Monaco Theater serving coffee to the church members. I want to help YOU tie up your loose ends.

Mary Jim (MJ)

My Family

I'm married to Keith Ailor, a Systems Integration Engineer at Schafer Corporation and we have 2 grown children, Matthew Reed Wilkins, 28 and Sarah Jane Wilkins, 26. Matt is in pursuit of his PhD in Ecological Sciences at the University of Colorado in Boulder. Sarah graduated in December, 2011, with a Veterinary Technician's degree from Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee and is now employed at the Tazewell Pike Animal Clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee. We are all animal lovers. We have a 6 year old golden retriever named Mattie and a 7 year old long-haired black cat named Angel (affectionately known by Keith as "Kitty Lovin"). We now have a 2 year old black flat haired retriver whom we call Angus. Angus is adjusting very well to our home and pets.

dutch and mattie Education

I graduated from Huntsville, High School.

I attended The University of North Alabama.

I have a degree in Interior Design from Virginia College in Birmingham/Huntsville, Alabama.

Church

My husband and I attend Building Church in Huntsville, Alabama; a non-denominational church which meets at the Monaco Theater campus. When I'm not tying up loose ends for others, I'm very involved in several other activities such as bible studies, making coffee for Sunday morning church service, collecting clothes for Manna House or at Manna House on Thursday nights serving dinner to less fortunate people.

Manna House Volunteer Work

Beth and I work volunteering at Manna house every Thursday night to make pots of soup and sandwiches, distribute clothing, bag dog food, or what ever is needed to help the people in need. Manna house is a wonderful charity that helps the homeless and people in need to be able to get food, clothing, hygiene product, house hold items, dog food, or just a pray for life to get better. Manna house helps people without any questions. I feel very blessed to be able to work with Fran with her mission to help everyone. Since Beth and I have been making food to be distributed at Manna house, we have been asking for our customers to bring us onions, can food, peanut butter, etc. Also I collect hygiene items, clothing, blankets, baby clothes, furniture, or anything that you want to give me to help others.

Mary Jim and her business associate Beth Morse were featured on the News Channel 19 "Pay It Forward" segment for their work with Manna House.

My Company (Main Menu)

We were sitting in my sister Jane's kitchen in Birmingham and I ran the idea by her and she proclaimed it to be "an AWESOME idea." My husband started rambling off catchy business names that lent themselves to organizing and selling things. He then said "Loose Ends By MJ" and that became the name for my new business venture.

History

I guess you could say that my business grew out of necessity. In November of 2008, my brother-in-law was paralyzed from the chest down in an automobile accident. My sister enlisted my help to liquidate those items he could no longer use. Necessity really is the Mother of Invention.

Location

My business is headquartered out of my home which is located at 705 Cleermont Dr., Huntsville, Alabama 35801. Look for the burgundy Toyota Highlander with the "Loose Ends By MJ" advertising on the windows.

Where I Advertise

Scheduled Events

Important! Please note that at one of our recent estate sales, we sold out of all estate sale items prior the last day of the estate sale.  This is the first time this has ever happened. Please keep in mind that this could occur again at a future estate sale. I want to say THANK YOU to all of my wonderful customers!

The Rosensteel Home ESTATE SALE! Hampton Cove, Alabama!

We are honored to have been chosen to manage the Living Estate Sale of the Rosensteel home in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama. This lovely home has treasures collected by world travelers. There are artifacts from Africa, Germany, Vietnam, Greece, and more! We'll be offering indoor furniture and cast-iron patio furniture, cat and horse items, Hummels, hand tools and yard tools, holiday decorations, fine Vietnamese linens, Noritake china, Cut To Clear stemware, costume jewelry, exercise equipment, office furniture, supplies and so much more! So remember, "Bring a truck, bring a box and bring a friend to help carry it all off!"

In our company's effort to support local Charities, we place a donation jar at the check-out table. At the request of the Rosensteel's, all monies collected in our Charity Jar during this sale will benefit our feline friends at the ARK, in Huntsville, Alabama.

Location: Little Cove Rd.
                Hampton Cove, Alabama 35763

Date: Friday, May 25, 2012
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Date: Saturday, May 26, 2012
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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We appreciate you following LooseEndsbyMJ.com! As always, we appreciate you giving us time to get set up prior to each sale, the morning of the sale!

Services (Main Menu)
My Helpers (Main Menu)

I have a wonderful crew of friendly, hard-working, honest and funny helpers. After working their regular job all week long, they show up to help me at my sales. I hope to one day have a sale so big that I would have to use all of my helpers at once. I really do appreciate all of them! I depend on their help and wisdom. I'd like to introduce you to my helpers; let's get started. "Ladies and Gentlemen, in this corner..."

Employee of the Month

Let me introduce you to my Employee of the Month for February 2012, my husband, Keith Ailor. This is Keith's first time to be named Employee of the Month. Keith actually sold a rock to one of our patrons at one of my February sales! This may very well qualify him to be Employee of the Month, well, forever! It is my understanding that the rock is doing fine and is thriving in its new environment!

MJ and crew would like to congratulate the

February Employee of the Month:

Keith Ailor

Keith Ailor

My Husband

Let me introduce you to my husband, Keith Ailor. Keith is my silent partner in the business and is constantly coming up with ways to improve my business processes. He's the tall redhead wearing glasses that works in the garage/outside; and no, his big kerosene heater is NOT for sale. When he's not bartering for me he's usually fishing at Lake Guntersville or building something useful.

Charlie's Mom

Let me introduce you to Charlie's Mom, otherwise known as Jean. Jean is THE cashier extraordinaire. During the week, Jean can be found working the Check In Desk at the Crestwood Hospital Emergency Room. Jean is a very dependable, hard working person and a delight to be around. I know, I know, "What about Charlie?" Charlie is a recent graduate of UAHuntsville who a coach part time and works for a tutoring company in South East Alabama and lives in Huntsville,Al "yea they moved back!" Charlie is married to Jennifer, Donna's daughter. Jennifer is a registered nurse at the Surgery Center and a very caring person. You may find Jennifer as my casher some when Jean can't do it.

My Mom

Let me introduce you to my Mother. She is an extraordinary cook. Getting invited to dinner at the Reed's house is like winning the lottery. Faye has been married to Jim Reed for 60 years! She enjoys keeping abreast of all things political. Mom enjoys visiting her middle daughter Jane Ross in Birmingham, whenever she can hang up the Loose Ends apron for a few days. Jane is married to Neil, an Aussie, and they have 2 boys, Heath, 17 and Ian, 14.

My Dad

Let me introduce you to my Dad. He loves all kinds of hunting, especially for deer. He is also an avid fisherman of several species. Jim has been married to Faye Reed for 60 years. Dad helps out during an occasional sale. He is the one with the silver hair. My dad is awesome with the bar-b-que grill and is an excellent chef, too. I would be remiss if I didn't mention the fact that he's a Master Gardener. If Dad is not helping me, you're sure to find him outside doing something.

My Sister

Let me introduce you to my sister, Donna. She helps indoors at my sales with furniture, china, books and linens, etc. My sister is also known to many parents as the "Beloved Mrs. Payne" because she is a First Grade Teacher at Blossomwood Elementary School. Donna is the biggest dog lover on the planet! She has a Scottish Terrior named Zoe, a recue little white dog named Cotton and a Silky Terrior named Andy. She loves to work in the yard with her plants and flowers. Donna is very active with anything involving dogs.

Beth Morse

Let me introduce you to Beth. My best friend and right hand lady. Beth helps me set up and run all the sales. You usually find her in the garage near the tools. If you have any question about information on a item, Beth is your answer lady. She has 30 year of knowledge in antiques and tools. She is married to Tim "the tool man". Beth is always trying to feed you or water you down. She is a mother to us all, that is when she is not taking care of her own three big sons, John, Phillip, and Ryan (who just left the nest for the week days to go to UAH on a full ride scholarship). She is looking forward to having a daughter-in-law, or just to borrow someone's little girl to spoil for a while. I appreciate her very much and never want her to move to Virginia.

Connie King

Let me introduce you to Connie. Connie has been my friend since I was 18 years old, when she, her husband Danny, son Chris and daughter Leigh Anne lived next door to me. She is a retired school teacher from Whitesburg Elementary. When Connie is not working with me she enjoys being with her 3 grandsons Gavin, Jaxton, and Jamison, or reading a book.

Jerry Yearby

Let me introduce you to Jerry. Jerry is my 2nd cousin. He is a hard worker and loves to talk to any and everyone about tractors, cars and football. Don't get him started on World War II, because he knows more about it than anyone else I know, including my husband Keith! Thanks Jerry, for all your hard work carrying everyone's purchases out to their cars!

Jennifer

Last, but certainly not least, let me introduce you to my neice, Jennifer Wilbourn.

Satisfied Folks (Main Menu)

Every client I've worked for has been highly satisfied. Happy clients follow.

The Mauldin's

"I just wanted to thank you for a great sale. You and your staff were very helpful in getting my "stuff" sold. After the sale and walking into the empty house was a little overwhelming. You all did a great job of cleaning up after the sale."

Sue Mauldin and Family

Corina

"It was an absolute pleasure to buy from you, can't thank you enough for the beautiful fur coats I bought Looking forward to seeing you in the future."

Corina

The Kelly's

"Just wanted to let you know that Mary Jim helped my family with an Estate Sale this past weekend. As some of you know my Mom has downsized and moved out of the family home. After we divided up what we wanted there was tons left and we also added some stuff of our own.

In other words it was a mess! Mary Jim guided us through the process and as Mary Alice commented was quick and efficient!

If you ever need any help I thoroughly recommend Mary Jim and her group!"

Caroline Kelly
Development Director
Burritt on the Mountain

The Turner's

I was hired by John and Melissa Turner to handle their Mother's estate sale. Both were very pleased with my work.

The Dinwiddie's

I was hired by the Dinwiddie's to handle the estate sales of their Mother's home. They were so pleased.

The Hollman's

Mrs. Hollman hired me to do a living estate sale of her husband's tools and automobiles. She was elated when I sold 5 cars in 3 hours!

The Johnston's

Mr. Johnston and his sister hired me to handle the estate sale of their late father. They were so fun to work with.

The Klein's

My February, 2010 sale for Ms. Klein was yet another successful sale with a happy client. It was the sale at Ms. Klein's house where my Mother won Employee of the Month with her homemade chicken salad sandwiches and pineapple cake.

The Reese's

MJ managed an estate sale for us after the passing of a family member. We were very pleased with the way everything was handled. MJ was easy to work with. She listens and remembers and is patient; all very good qualities to have when working with people trying to tie up loose ends!

The Reese Family

The Call's

You rock! Despite the short amount of time that we had to prepare, you and your team pulled the sale together and we were very pleased. Professional and kind, thank you for a positive experience during a difficult time.

Kitty and Steve Call

Contact Me (Main Menu)

I would love to tie up your Loose Ends. Please feel free to contact me if you have something that needs taking care of.

By Phone

(256) 658-2718

By E-mail

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Send general questions to MJ at:

mjailor@looseendsbymj.com

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Last updated on May 16, 2012. (Main Menu)