Mary M. Parks

Mary M. Parks, 91, of Gallipolis, passed this life peacefully at noon June 2, 2011, while being cared for at Holzer Senior Care Center. She was born on August 22, 1919 to Jay and Maggie Colby Brunton of Jackson, Ohio, and was the youngest and last of their seven children. Mrs. Parks was married 49 years to Sheldon Parks who preceded her in death in 1987. Their life together in this community was pleasantly and proudly lived. Mary leaves two daughters: Karen (Earl) Neal and Barbara (Jay) Caldwell, both of Gallipolis; six grandchildren, Cara (Jack) Bambenek of Newburgh, Indiana, Ted (Lisa) Neal of Gallipolis, Amy (Jason) Mumford of Pataskala, Ohio, Lori (Ryan ) Aiello of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and Kate (John) Tabit of Perrysburg, Ohio; 14 great grandchildren, Elise, Christian and Trevor Neal of Maryland, Mary and Jessica Neal of Gallipolis, Rachel and Jacob Bambenek of Indiana; Nicholas, Luke and Abigail Mumford of Pataskala, Sam Sheldon Aiello of Florida, and Olivia, Elisha Jay and Jack Tabit of Perrysburg; and one brother-in-law, Roger (Bonnie) Jenkins of Jackson, Ohio. One grandson, Christian Shawn Neal, preceded her in death. Mrs. Parks was a faithful wife and loving mother. Her love was home and family. She was well known as a talented bridge player and floral arranger, and enjoyed reading, the Reds and her pet Siamese cats. Mary owned and operated Ruths Floral for several years in the 1970s. By faith she was a Christian. Her health had been declining for many years but her attitude continued to be without complaint as she always so kindly portrayed. The family thanks the nursing home and hospice staff for the most wonderful, sincere care. There will not be calling hours at the familys request. Remembrances can be made to our communitys hospice organization. A graveside service for family and friends will be held at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens, Monday, June 6, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Alvis Pollard officiating. Willis Funeral Home is in charge of Mrs. Parks services. Service: Graveside Service, Monday, June 6, 2011 11:00 a.m. Ohio Valley Memory Gardens