Mary Lou "Edwards" Black age 79 of Starke passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Riverwood Health and Rehab Center in Starke. Mrs. Black was born on September 3, 1942, in Gainesville to the late Merrill and Louree "Howard" Edwards. Mary Lou was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed spending time with her family, collecting Elvis Presley memorabilia, reading, baking, recipe books, western movies, and selling Avon. She was preceded in death by her parents, Merrill and Louree "Howard" Edwards; brothers, Jerome Edwards and Richard Edwards. Survivors include, her children, Christine (Dale) Bedford of Starke, David Black of Starke, Karen (Daniel) Carver of Hampton, and Wallace (Melissa) Black of Hampton; brother, Stephen Edwards of Starke; grandchildren, Cazz, Skye, Blaze, Blake, Ashley, Samantha, Maverick, Race and Ryder; 7 step-grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.Funeral services will take place at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: 1305 Raiford Road, Starke, FL 32091; on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. A visitation will precede the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will take place at Rock Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Bishop Stephen Barber officiating. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 620 E. Nona Street, Starke, FL 32091. www.jonesgallagherfh.com. Cemetery Rock Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery 9807 SW 136th Avenue Brooker FL 32622 US Visitation Wednesday, June 8, 2022 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1305 Raiford Road Starke FL 32091 US Funeral Service Wednesday, June 8, 2022 11:00 AM - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1305 Raiford Road Starke FL 32091 US Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Starke 620 E. Nona Street Starke FL - 32091 US (904) 964-6200