Mary Conner Obituary
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She was born in Dearborn, Michigan on November 26, 1935 to Elmer and Rosie Lovett Rudolph. Mary worked several different jobs throughout her life, but was a very proud homemaker and a member of Palestine Methodist Church. She loved to play piano and sing at her church and at home. Mary adored her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; spending time with them brought her immense joy.
Mary is survived by four daughters, Sherrie Prescott (Jack) of Hardin, Rose Biddinger (Ed) of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, Joyce Chatelain (Robert) of Hardin, and Rhonda Kirk (Michael) of Hardin; seven grandchildren, Jason Prescott, Sarah Prescott, Scott Biddinger (Nikki), JD Smith, Stacy Corey (Bill), Ryan Kirk (Fiancé, Alicia Johnson), and Michelle Bakehouse (Dylan); thirteen great grandchildren, Patrick Voyles, Jackson Voyles, Jace Prescott, Daniel Biddinger, Harmoney Biddinger, Elliot Smith, TJ Corey (Ashely), Greg Corey, Erica Corey (Fiancé, Kyle Hutton), Maci Bakehouse, Hallie Bakehouse, Brock Bakehouse, and Madilynn Bakehouse; and two great-great grandchildren, Jason Corey and Kaiden Keyes.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Radford Conner; her parents, one brother, James Rudolph; one sister, Ruth Knight; and one granddaughter-in-law, Casey Prescott.
Memorial contributions may be made to Palestine Cemetery c/o Carolyn Brandon, PO Box 1553, Murray, KY 42071.
A funeral service will be held Friday, July 28, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Collier Funeral Home with Bro. Robert McKinney officiating.
The visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Thursday July, 27, 2023 at Collier Funeral Home.
Burial will follow the funeral service at Palestine Cemetery in Dexter.
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