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Mary Louise Parsley

1931 ∼ 2021

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Mary Lou Parsley, 89, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on February 12, 2021, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont.

Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, Texas.

Born in Louisiana, on February 19, 1931, she was the daughter of Beasley Baker Lightfoot and Lottie Lightfoot.

Mary was a dedicated secretary who worked many years in several departments of The White House clothing store in Beaumont. She was very social and loved spending time volunteering throughout the town. She spent the most time volunteering at Some Other Place as well as the former M.A.S.H. Hospital in Beaumont. Mary really enjoyed all of the experiences of traveling around to different places in her R.V. Something dear to her was being a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Beaumont. She loved spending time with her family and will be missed dearly by not only her family but all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents and four sisters.

She is survived by her husband of 72 years Glenn Parsley of Beaumont, Texas, her son Jerry Parsley and wife Judy of Lumberton, Texas and daughter Susan Hoyt and husband Charles of Conroe, Texas; Grandchildren, Amy Patton and husband Jeremy of Little Elm, Texas, Aaron Parsley and wife Abby of Pearland, Texas, Michelle Simmons and husband John of The Woodlands, Texas, Christopher Hoyt of Cypress, Texas, William Hoyt and Jacob Hoyt both of Conroe, Texas; Great Grandchildren Tyler Grace and Brady Patton, Josiah Samuel Simmons; Eliza Rose Simmons, Shiloh Michelle Simmons and Charlotte Catherine Hoyt; Sisters, Jeanette Spell and Gayle Monk.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer Association at Alz.Org

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Susan Hoyt February 13, 2025
Remembering you Tonight. 4 years ago you left this world to move on to heaven. We miss your beautiful smile and wish you were still here with us. Love you always
Susan Hoyt July 11, 2022
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Jerry L Parsley May 14, 2021
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Susan Hoyt March 9, 2021
To My beautiful momma, it’s been 2 weeks since I last saw your pretty smile. I think of you all the time, remembering all the kind words and deeds that you spoke of and experienced in life. I see you and dad every morning when I wake up, your picture is on my nightstand, and every night when I turn off my lamp for the night. Momma tonight, Willy our 4 legged baby had enough of this earthly place and decided it was time to come see you. I pray you were there to welcome him and make him feel right at home. It has been an extremely difficult night, however he is no longer in any pain. Please watch over him for us, like you and dad did for our beautiful Nick. I love you, and don’t worry about daddy. I call him every night and make sure he is ok. Good night momma, Rest In Peace, and I will see you tomorrow......SCH
Michelle Simmons February 20, 2021
Mary Louise Parsley, or Mema as she was known to me, was the classiest, most glamorous, most well-dressed and perfectly accessorized lady I ever knew. I didn't get to see my mema (grandma) all that often but every time I did, she always spoke of her love for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. My mema is in heaven as I type this, dancing with her Savior, no more hip pain, as young and beautiful as she always was, just rejoicing with her family and waiting for the rest of us. She will be so missed here on earth but I rejoice with her, knowing how perfectly happy she is in her new home. I love you, mema and I can't wait to be reunited in our permanent home of heaven with you.
Charles And Susan Hoyt February 18, 2021
Mary Louise Parsley was a kind and loving lady. She shared her life with many people, but predominantly with Glenn M. Parsley, her loving husband of 72 years. In addition to Glenn, her favorite son was Jerry L. Parsley and her favorite daughter was Susan C. Parsley Hoyt, my wife of 45 years. I had the privilege to know her and participate in her life for over 50 years, as she was my mother-in-law. I never saw her without a smile on her face – a genuine smile that showed she was truly happy to see you. She had many interests and joys in her life include seeing her family and in particular her grandchildren. I have many fond memories of being with her and Glenn at their cabin on Crystal Beach and at Walden on Lake Conroe where other Parsley’s might congregate. She would make the best gumbo and chicken and dumplings that I have ever eaten, among other things. Glenn and Mary Louise took many RV trips to Colorado where she would collect rocks, shells and similar items to commemorate their trips together. She loved to be outdoors walking on the beach or fishing on the lake. She loved all cats and dogs with a special attachment to Brandi her first and favorite Yorkshire Terrier and Mimi, their cat of 26 years. They always had animals that became part of their family. While the reality of her absence is impossibly sad to contemplate, she is gone now but will never be forgotten. A joyous day is coming when we will all see her and other loved ones again.
Jerry And Judy Parsley February 18, 2021
Jerry and Judy Parsley purchased the Magnificent Life Spray for the family of Mary Louise Parsley.
Susan Hoyt February 17, 2021
Mary Louise with her granddaughter Michelle. Visiting us in Midland,mTexas
Claybar Funeral Home February 17, 2021
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Charles & Susan Hoyt & Family February 16, 2021
Charles & Susan Hoyt & Family purchased the Serenity Wreath for the family of Mary Louise Parsley.
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