Mary Noble Parker

Mary was born in Greenville, SC to the late Leroy Herman and Hattie Duncan Noble.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Elmer J. Parker, and also by her only sibling, her brother, Herman L. Noble.

Mary and her husband Elmer were high school sweethearts at Harding High School in Charlotte. She graduated from Harding as a member of the class of 1940, was an active member in many high school organizations and later a member of the Harding Alumni Association.

Mary was employed by the Mecklenburg Juvenile and Domestic Court office in a variety of positions, and then later worked for Queen City Trailways Bus Company.

In 1954, she began a long-time career with John E. Fox, Inc., an agency engaged in the sales and distribution of machinery and supplies for the apparel and furniture industry throughout North Carolina and the Southeast. She retired after thirty years with the company as office manager and vice-president.

Mary was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Charlotte, NC, the United Methodist Women, her women’s Circle and her beloved Sunday School Class. She made many lifetime friends at First Methodist Church that she cherished.

Mary spent her final years at the Methodist retirement community of Aldersgate in Charlotte, NC. Those that loved Mary wish to thank Aldersgate for the loving “home-like” experience she enjoyed there and the devotion and care she received from the dedicated staff.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 31603, Charlotte, NC 28231 or Aldersgate Retirement Community (Resident Assistance) 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215.

A memorial service to honor Mary’s life will be held at 1 PM , Thursday, October 29, 2015 in the Chapel/Fellowship Hall at Aldersgate Retirement Community, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215.

Arrangements are in the care of McEwen Funeral Services, 5716 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28212. An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.mcewenfs.com.