Mary Brock

Obituary of Mary Lois Brock

Bedford-Mary Lois Brock, 86, of 1718 24th Street, passed away at 2:45 P.M. Saturday, September 3, 2005 at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born on September 26, 1918 in Dayton, Ohio she was the daughter of Benjamin Harrison and Nina Theopoline (Gipson) Tolliver. She married Ralph B. Brock on February 12, 1939 and he preceded her in death in April 1973. She was retired from G.M. Central Foundry, and a member of First Christian Church, Graduate of Mitchell High School Class of 1937. She loved cooking for her family and friends and was a devoted mother. She was happiest when she was helping others. Surviving is one son: Ronal Dean Brock of Bedford, one sister: Dorothy Maxine Smedley of Bedford, two sisters-in-law: Norma Jean Brock and Eva Margaret Brock both of Bedford, several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and three sisters: Rosetta Tolliver in infancy, Sara Billie McHugh and Georgianna Baker. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Friday, September 9th from the Elmwood Chapel of Day & Carter Mortuary with Rev. Dan Goens officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call on Thursday, September 8th from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Day & Carter. Donations Information In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Hurricane Katrina Victims or the Asthma Unit of the Riley Hospital for Children.
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