Patricia L. Parnin

Patricia Lou (Jackson) Parnin (87) passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at her home in Churubusco, IN, on October 16, 2020. She was born on May 20, 1933 in Fort Wayne, IN, to Alfred and Margaret (Angus) Jackson. In her life, Patricia worked independently as an Avon Sales Representative and was a loving stay-at-home mother, avid gardener, nature lover, and cave explorer. She was also a member of Precious Blood Church. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Victor Parnin; son, Rickey Dean Parnin, Sr.; parents; siblings, Charles Jackson, William Jackson, and Donna L. (Jackson) Mills; and grandsons, Michael “Deano” Dean Nicole and Samuel N. Bartlett Jr. Patricia is survived by her children, Pamela L. Bartlett, Susan K. Nicole, Michael M. Parnin (Patricia A. Parnin), Brenda R. Bartlett (Tim); daughter-in-law, Barbara (Black) Parnin; and many loved grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 10 am on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at C.M. Sloan and Sons (1327 N. Wells St., Ft. Wayne). Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 pm on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 also at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, IN. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.cmsloanandsons.com.