Mary A Black

Mary A. Parkinson Black passed away August 16, 2012 in St. George, Utah.
She was born June 17, 1925 at Andersons Ranch near Toquerville, Utah.  She was the eighth child born to Thomas Earl and Mary Woodall Parkinson. She married R. Alden Black on October 23, 1944 in Hurricane, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized July 18, 1970 in the St. George Temple.

Mary loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She always remembered their birthdays and made sure to send each of them a card.  She was a wonderful homemaker and cook.

Mary spent much of her married life in Panguitch, working at various cafes and for the Garfield County Extension Service.  She also served in several LDS ward and stake callings.

She is survived by her husband, Alden; children Kay Lynn (Theron) Roundy of Seward, Nebraska; Larry (Jayne) of Richfield, Utah; Mary Ann (Don) Adams of North Platte, Nebraska; and David (Fran) of St. George, Utah; brother Clifton Parkinson, 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents and seven siblings.

The family would like to thank her special friends, Donna and Larry Barney for all of their support.  The family would also like to express their appreciation and gratitude to the staff at The Meadows for their loving care and to the entire staff at DRMC, West One Floor, for their kindness and compassion.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 12:00 noon in the Panguitch 2nd Ward Chapel, 200 North 400 East.  A viewing will be held from 10 -11:30am prior to services.  Interment will be in the Panguitch City Cemetery.  Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina, and Manti.  Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

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