Mary (Parker) Morgan, age 99, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully at her residence on May 15, 2026. A lifelong member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro, Mary was deeply devoted to her faith, her family, and the community she loved so dearly. She took tremendous pride in her hometown and was well known for the beauty of her flower gardens and perfectly kept yard.

Mary was a gifted artist whose talent for painting and ceramics touched many lives throughout the years. As the owner of a ceramic shop, she found great joy in teaching local children the art of ceramics, and her creative work earned numerous awards in ceramic competitions. She also cherished spending time white perch fishing alongside her late husband, Albert, creating treasured memories together on the water.

Mary especially enjoyed her trips to Panama City Beach and loved visiting her son, Joe, and his wife, Eun Jung, in Tampa. Her kindness, creativity, and love for family and community will be remembered fondly by all who knew her.

Mary is survived by her son, Joe Morgan (wife, Eun Jung); grandchildren, Melissa Morgan, Jacob Sue (Erin Chung) and C.J. Morgan.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Morgan; son, John Morgan; father, John L. Parker; mother, Idora (Walsworth) Parker; sister, Katie Riley; and brother, Johnny Parker.

Friends may visit with the family on Friday, May 22, 2026 at Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home from 5:00 PM until 7:00.  The funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at First Baptist Church of Jonesboro at 10:00 AM. with Rev. Brian McAllister and Rev. Trey Etheridge officiating.

Lunch for the family will be served at 11:00 AM.  Burial will follow at Garden of Memories (Hwy 4 West) at 1:30 PM, under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.

Serving as pallbearers will be C.J. Morgan, JaWon Suh, Randy Shows, Randy Layfield, James Gleason and David Roberts.  Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Morgan, Gary Hinckley, Jim Fordham and Robert Morgan.