Frances Sylvia Parrish, 88, passed away peacefully in her home Tuesday, November 17th, 2020. Frances was born December 22nd, 1931, to the late Sidney Braska Barbour and Eugenia Barbour. She was preceded in death by her son Clarence Gene Parrish, her late husband, Sam Clarence Parrish, and her siblings Thomas Barbour and Rebecca Parrish. Frances Sylvia Parrish, 88, passed away peacefully in her home Tuesday, November 17th, 2020. Frances was born December 22nd, 1931, to the late Sidney Braska Barbour and Eugenia Barbour. She was preceded in death by her son Clarence Gene Parrish, her late husband, Sam Clarence Parrish, and her siblings Thomas Barbour and Rebecca Parrish.
Frances worked at Data General for many years and partnered with her late husband Clarence to establish and maintain a working farm. Frances was a devoted mother and grandmother who cherished her son and granddaughter. During her long residence in Clayton, NC, Frances was an active member of her church and a profound figure amongst her family and friends. She will be greatly missed.
Frances is survived by her granddaughter, McKenna Parrish of Clayton, NC and two sisters: Mary Carter of Clayton, NC and Carolyn Conroy (Bob) of Topeka, KS. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law, Laura Parrish, of Clayton, NC. In addition, Frances is survived by four nephews and three nieces: Tom Carter, Clayton NC; Wayne Parrish, Wauchula, FL; Douglas Parrish, Wauchula, FL; Bill Barbour, Gastonia, NC; Gail Kottra, Sedona, AR; Lisa Van Prooyen, Santa Rosa, CA; and Chrissy Manning, Olathe, KS. She was preceded in death by one nephew, Donald Parrish.
Frances received great care at home from her aide and friend, Doreen Pressley. Her granddaughter would like to formally thank her for her friendship and assistance in Frances’ last days.
