Mary Louise Stark, 79, of Valrico, formerly of Valparaiso, IN, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2024.  Mary lived a full life and is now with her Heavenly Father.  Mary was married for 51 years to John Stark, who predeceased her.  She is survived by her daughters, Lisa Stark and Jeni La Paglia (Michael La Paglia); grandchildren, Jacob and Kate Eldridge, Mia and Ava La Paglia; brother, Richard Brindle (Pam Brindle), Thornton, CO. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Brindle and Mildred Weddle.

Mary grew up in Valparaiso, IN and moved to Crystal Lake, IL after marrying John in 1969 and began her family.  In 1982, Mary and her family moved to Brandon, FL where she lived her remaining days.

Services are Sunday, October 27th at 2PM, St. Andrew's UMC, 3315 Bryan Rd, Brandon, and streamed online on the church's website. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Andrew's UMC music ministry, where Mary was a member of the music ministry over 30 years, both in the Bell Choir and Orchestra.