Mary K. Parker

March 15, 1942 - June 15, 2022

Mary K. Parker, age 80 of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJC) in Saint Louis, MO. She was born on Sunday, March 15, 1942, in Highland, IL, the daughter of Edward and Dorothy (nee Bass) Hilbert. She was a member of First Congregational Church of Highland. Mary was born in Highland, IL. She graduated from Highland High School in 1960. She started working at St. Joseph Hospital while still in high school. She was a CNA at St. Joseph Hospital, retiring early in 2010. In her retirement, she worked as a cashier at Funderburk's Restaurant for eight years. She enjoyed having monthly luncheons with her former colleagues. She would attend the dirt track racing at Highland Speedway every Saturday night. She loved wintering in Florida. Survivors include: Daughter - Robin R. (Kenny) Salmons, Highland, IL Grandchild - Joseph (Heather) Lamacchia, Mount Vernon, IL Grandchild - Amanda K. (Adam) Evans, Pocahontas, IL Grandchild - Danny G. (Sarah) Beard, Jr., Pocahontas, IL Grandchild - Christopher A. (Elizabeth) Beard, Troy, IL Great Grandchild - Nichole D. Evans Great Grandchild - Hunter D. Beard Great Grandchild - Alexis R. Beard Great Grandchild - Brier Lamacchia Great Grandchild - Codie Lamacchia Great Grandchild - Eyson Lamacchia Great Grandchild - Hanley Lamacchia Sister-In-Law - Suzanne M. Hilbert, Highland, IL. She was preceded in death by: Father - Edward L. Hilbert - Died 11/16/1977 Mother - Dorothy M. (nee Bass) Hilbert - Died 4/13/2005 Son - Larry A. "Shorty" Shumate - Died 12/2/2018 Grandchild - Nichole D. Beard - Died 2/13/1982 Brother - Edward R. Hilbert - Died 10/17/2020. Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Memorial Service will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, with Rev. William E. Kapp, Pastor, Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland, IL, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to HSHS St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.