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Mary Parker Obituary
Mary Parker of Tempe, AZ mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away March 12, 2011. She was born at home November 18, 1924 in Skyler County, Illinois (Beardstown). She was the last of 9 children of Vail and Kate Seward. Her husband Louis H. Parker preceded her in death in April 1983. Her surviving children William "Bill", Doris, Alice, Harold "Hal" and their spouses, as well as several grandchildren, great grandchildren and many friends will miss her. She worked as a Tempe Elementary School bus driver for many years. Her life will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Sat. March 19, 2011 at Redemption Church 1820 W. Elliott Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85233 http://forevermissed.com/mary-parker Arrangements by Tempe Mortuary.
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Memories and Condolences
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Margaret Hollis-McClure
March 24, 2011
Doris and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. Take care of each other.
Michael Taylor
March 19, 2011
May you cast your line in the Lords river and reel your way to Heaven.
Leslie and Ted Morris
March 18, 2011
Doris and family,
We know that God is with you with His comfort, peaceful grace and blessings for you all. Ted and I wish you sincere peace and fond memories of your mother and grandmother.
Corine Staley
March 18, 2011
I was sad to hear of the loss of your loved one. I am sending you prayes from afar. God bless you all.
Melissa Diaz
March 18, 2011
I am so glad that I was able to go and see her in January and spend some time with her while I was out there. I only wish that my kids could have seen her as well. She leaves behind many pleasant memories. I hope and pray that she is at peace now and thankful that she is no longer suffering.
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