Mary Parker

Mary Malinda Parker (McCauley), 67 of Gaylord, passed away February 23, 2016 at Munson Medical Center with her family by her side. Mary was born on July 26, 1948 in Leetsville, MI, the daughter of Orville and Ruth (Burton) McCauley. Mary was a homemaker and happily raised 5 children. She loved crafts, cooking, photography, sunsets, gardening, and most of all her family and friends. On July 26, 1965 in Kalkaska, she married the love of her life, Larry J. Parker, who survives. Also surviving are Larry J. Parker Jr. of Gaylord, Tammy Goletz (Ralph Black) of Gaylord, Kenneth Parker of Atlanta, Brenda (Elwood) Fults of Gaylord, James (Nicole) Parker of Arkansas, her best friend Bonnie Watkins, 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and siblings Dan (Tina) McCauley of Arizona, Richard (Loretta) McCauley of Davison, Darlene (Devere) Bourne of Kalkaska, and Mike (Sue) McCauley of Kalkaska. She was preceded in death by her parents and 7 siblings. There will be no services held. Contributions may be directed to Larry Parker Sr., c/o Mortensen Funeral Homes, PO BOX 488, Central Lake, MI 49622 or to American Heart Association in Mary's honor. Arrangements have been handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign her online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.