Emma Irene PARSON

Emma Irene Circle, 92, Marion, passed away at 1:40 pm on Sunday, March 7, 2021, at Wesleyan Health Care & Rehabilitation Center in Marion. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Wednesday, November 28, 1928, to Clayton and Nina (Reck) Parson. On December 15, 1946, she married Charles E. Circle. He preceded her in death on May 12, 1981. Emma graduated from Marion High School and worked as an LPN at Marion General hospital and then later at the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System. She was a member of First Christian Church - Marion. The matriarch of 5 generations, she loved gardening, genealogy, her beloved pets, fishing, gathering together with her whole family, and her trips with her best friend. She hosted Thanksgiving every year for over 50 years. Emma saw the good in everyone and in every situation. Survivors include her daughters, Janet (Albert) Beeks of Jonesboro, Bonnie Magers of Cincinnati, OH, Carol Rogers of Bristol; sons, Charles Circle, Jr. of Jonesboro, Robert Circle of Elkhart; brother, Ronald Parson of Sonoma, CA; granddaughters, Denise, Natalie, Pam, Connie, Christina, Nina; grandsons, Albert, Jr., Aaron, Adam, Andy, Charles, III, Josh; numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; best friend, Maggie Nantz; and a young man who was like a son to them, David Trusty of Jonesboro. Along with her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Leo Parson; son-in-law, Herb Rogers; grandson, Patrick Circle; and granddaughter-in-law, Shannon Beeks. The family will receive visitors from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Needham-Storey-Wampner, Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main Street, Gas City, IN. Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Emma's life will begin at 3:00 pm with Pastor Mick Simpkins officiating. Burial will take place at Grant Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Marion-Grant County Humane Society 505 S. Miller Ave., Marion, IN 46953. Memories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.

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