Mary E. Harley

at Amberwood Care Center, Rockford, Il. Born September 27, 1931

in Centralia, Il. to Frank and Minnie (Williams) Parker. She married

Raymond Harley in 1951 and together shared 43 years while raising

their seven children. He preceded her in death in October 1994.

In 1966, Mary joined the Jehovah’s Witnesses, she was a very devote

Christian who had made many special friends and enjoyed spending time

together with them. She especially loved educating people about God’s plan

for an earthly hope. Alzheimers may have taken her mind and diabetes her

body, but nothing could take the love of her family and friends from her heart.

She will be remembered by her big beautiful smile, her love of life,

the happiness and joy she infected in all of us. She will be deeply

missed. We find comfort knowing that she is finally resting peacefully.

Special thanks to Shirley, Misty, Dalton, Unique, and Yasmine, for their

loving care to our mom at Amberwood Care Center.

Survivors: Linda Bruner, Susan (Jerry) Shabani, Steven Harley,

Debbie (Brad) Price, Randy (Dana) Harley and Jason Harley;

16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren (one on the way);

two great-great grandchildren; brother Donald (Linda) Parker, sister; Lois Closson,

Ruth (Jim) Cravens, Evelyn Gosnser; numerous nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by husband of 43 years, Raymond; son Raymond Jr.; siblings,

James and William Parker, May Farmer, Fern Reed and Doris Jean Rudy.

Honoring Mary's wishes, private family services.

Advantage Funeral and Cremation Service is honored to have assisted the family.

To express condolences, visit www.advantagefunerals.com