MARION – Mary Faye Parrish, 97, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, in Liberty Village at 11:15 p.m.

Mary was born May 28, 1926, in West Frankfort, Illinois, to Harvey Sr. and Lilian (Thomas) Wallace. Mary married Clifford Parrish on June 10, 1943, and he preceded her in death. She was a member of Plumfield Christian Church. Mary enjoyed her family and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her husband Clifford Dane Parrish on October 13, 1983; son Clifford Duane Parrish, and her parents Harvey and Lilian Wallace.

Mary is survived by her daughter Mary Ann (James) Neisz, granddaughters Kimberly (David) Fanning, Jen (Grant) Hebel and Angie (Darin) Fuller; six great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort, Illinois, with Donald Wright officiating. Burial will be in Denning Cemetery on the Orient Road. Visitation will be held from 12:00-2:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Research. Envelopes will be available and accepted at the funeral home.