Mary was born on August 12, 1953, to Charles “Bud” William Wallace and Winifred “Winnie” E. Koch.
She graduated from St. Pius X High School in 1971 and attended West Georgia College.
Her careers included Buyer for a fiberglass manufacturing company, and as a Merchandiser for a greeting card company.
She was a member of the Palm Aire and Bradenton Country Clubs. She enjoyed golf, bridge, loved animals of all kinds - specifically dogs, and loved volunteering with SPCA Florida in Lakeland.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph Parent; children, David (Sandy) Parent, and Michele (Rick) Davis; grandchildren, Danica Parent, Delaney Parent, Evan Davis, Colleen Davis, & Morgan Davis; and siblings, Bill Wallace, Diane Thompson and Richard Wallace.
A memorial service for Mary will be held Friday, May 17, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Robert Toale and Sons Funeral Home at Palms Memorial Park, 170 Honore Ave, Sarasota, FL 34232. A graveside service will occur Friday, May 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Palms Memorial Park. A reception will follow from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mary's memory may be made to SPCA Florida Adoption Center, 5850 Brannen Road S, Lakeland, Florida 33813 US, www.spcaflorida.org.
