April 9, 1938 — July 30, 2024

Mary H. Church, 86, joined her eternal companion on July 30, 2024.  She was born April 9, 1938, in Bountiful, to Noble Jensen and Donna Garrett. She married the love of her life, Dallas D. Church, in the Salt Lake Temple on May 27, 1955.

Mary was raised in Bountiful and attended West High School. After she met Dallas and they were inseparable in life. She spent hours at the softball field watching Dal play fast-pitch, never missing one of his games.

They enjoyed trips to Lake Powell listening to Johnny Mathis on their boat, with family and friends. Together, they raised four daughters who were their pride and joy.

Mary and Dallas retired and moved to St. George where they spent over 30 years in their desert oasis together. They loved nothing more than spending time with their daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren when they would come visit.

Survived by her daughters, Korrie Katz (Brian), Karrie Richards (Mike), Kristie Archuleta (Dee), Wendie Huntington (Doug), 10 grandchildren & numerous great-grandchildren; Half-Brother Richard Ronfeldt.

She was preceded in death by her husband Dallas, her mother, father and sister Veloy Jenkins and her husband Paul, brother-in-law Randy Horsley, parents-in-laws Kenneth and Fern Horsley, father-in-law Dallas Church, granddaughter Sierra Rose Huntington, and great-grandsons Dallas Schouten and Kolter Hammond.

Mary and Dallas spent nearly 70 years together, and she has been lost without him. What a glorious reunion of a life-long love story. Though they will be missed every single day, we are so happy they are now together.

A viewing will be held Monday, August 5, 2024 at Hughes Mortuary, located at 1037 East 700 South, St. George, Utah from 9:30-11 a.m. Graveside services at the Ivins Cemetery afterwards.

The family would like to thank Applegate HomeCare and Hospice for the tender care they gave to our Mom and Grandma in her final days and Hughes Mortuary for their care and support to our family.

Arrangements are under the direction of Hughes Mortuary, 1037 East 700 S. St. George, Utah, 435-674-5000.

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