Mary Brock Saunders

Mary Brock Saunders, 88, born April 24, 1923, passed away July 13, 2011 in Green Cove Springs. Mary was one of the daughters of James and Mary Brock of Cove Street also in Green Cove Springs. Mary first married Rusty Bently of Green Cove and after his passing married Frank Saunders of Penney Farms. Both men were her childhood sweethearts. Mary worked at Camp Blanding and NAS Green Cove Springs before she took the position to manage Irving’s Department Store on Walnut Street in Green Cove during the 1950’s and 60’s. She was the last of the Green Cove Brock family and is only survived by nieces and nephews: Joey Sobotta, Max Sobotta, Mary Caldwell, June Sullivan, John, Bobby and Judy Geiger, Pam Johnson, Jill Ensley, Joy Pittacora, Ed Larson II and Jack Larson. She was greatly loved and will be truly missed. Mrs. Saunders was laid to rest at Black Creek Baptist Cemetery following funeral services at Broadus-Raines Funeral Home. Her nephew, Joey Sobotta officiated at the services with the assistance of Reverend Joe Barry. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St. Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, (904) 284-4000.