Mary U. Parks, 66, received her wings, Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
Born September 5, 1956, in Alton, she was the daughter of William and Rose (Dickerson) Corbin.
Mary had been a cook at Asbury Village in Godfrey.
On July 12, 2003, in Edwardsville, she married Ralph Parks. He survives.
Surviving also is a son, Richie C. (Corissa) Goewey of Godfrey; step-son, Casey Parks of Godfrey; four grandchildren, Cameron, Gavin, Maeci, and Gaige Goewey; brother, Bill (Monica) Corbin of Gillespie, sister, Willa Case of Wood River; a special cousin and travel buddy, Janet Ford of Alton; several nieces and nephews; and her two cats, "Bosco" and "Toots".
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Paul Goewey; and in-laws.
Cremation rites were accorded and a Celebration of Life Memorial service will be held at 11 am, Wednesday, February 1 at Marks Mortuary in Wood River. Pastor Dan Penrod will officiate.
Memorials are suggested to Alton 5 A's Animal Shelter.
