Pauline Mae Parks

Ferges- Pauline Mae Parks, age 100, of Ferges, passed away at 10:10am on Friday, February 21, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Pauline was born in Saline County on January 21, 1914, the daughter of Spiller and Addie (Stevens) Turner.  She married Blaine Parks in Paducah on June 11, 1939. He preceded her in death on November 17, 1972. Pauline was a loving mother, mother-in-law, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. She will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her. Mrs. Parks attended Arnold View Baptist Church. She enjoyed her time spent at the Addus Evergreen Club in Marion. Pauline loved quilting, spending many Mondays at the Marion Senior Citizens Quilting Club. Survivors include: Son and daughter-in-law- William and Janice Parks of rural Marion Son and daughter-in-law-  Carnie and Beverly Parks of Ferges Six Grandchildren- Carolyn Sue Richardson of Johnston City Patty Parks of Johnston City Doug and Stacey Parks of Johnston City Traci and Heath Nicholson of Marion Tawnya and Matt Odum of Marion Twyla and Bryan Cross of Marion 16 Great Grandchildren Four Great Great Grandchildren Two sister-in-laws- Rose Turner of Herrin and Louise Parks of Marion Several Nieces and Nephews Special Friend and Caregiver- Bonnie Kirby of Johnston City She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, infant daughter- Wanda Parks, two sisters- Ester Springs and Adaline Anderson, and three brothers- George Turner, Howard Turner, and William Turner. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Monday, February 24, 2014 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Ivan Ryan officiating. Burial will follow at Coal Bank Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11am until 1pm on Monday, February 24, 2014 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion. For those who prefer, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home; 800 N Market Street; Marion, IL 62959. For more information, or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com