Fairy Nell Parish

Fairy Nell (Ainsworth) Parish, 95, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026, just one day after celebrating her 95th birthday. Born on February 19, 1931, in Fort Worth, she was a true hometown girl who spent her entire life in the city she loved.

A Visitation will be held on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at Laurel Land – Rose Hill Funeral Home, located at 7301 East Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, Texas, 76112, with a Celebration of Life starting at 1:00 pm. Burial to follow at Laurel Land – Rose Hill Memorial Park.

Fairy is preceded in death by her parents, Vera (Oakes) Benson and Earl Ainsworth.

She is survived by her two daughters, Sharon Kay Kouns and Karon Shea Donelson and husband Randy Donelson; her three grandchildren, Jaci Smith and husband Jim Smith, Julie Moulas and husband Chris Moulas, and Morgan Kouns; and five great-grandchildren, Savannah Sulack and husband Eli Sulack, Jimmy Smith, Melina Moulas, Sela Moulas, and Lili Moulas, with one more precious great-grandchild on the way.

Fairy was vibrant, full of life, and truly the heart of every gathering. She loved to dance, tell jokes, and be the life of the party. If there was fun to be had, Fairy was at the center of it. She had a gift for writing heartfelt (and sometimes hilarious) poems for family and friends, and she never missed an opportunity to celebrate the people she loved.

She had a passion for shopping — you could almost always find her at the mall — and she loved cooking and baking for her family. One of her grandchildren’s favorite memories was standing in her kitchen, eating freshly cooked French fries while playing dominoes, laughter filling the room.

Fairy worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, where she famously served as the sole employee in the “Obscene and Anonymous” department. She loved sharing the shocking and often funny stories from her time there, always with perfect timing and humor. After retiring from the phone company, she continued to stay busy, working at Stripling Cox, helping friends during the Fort Worth Stock Show, and taking on various part-time jobs. She was also a proud and lifetime member of the Pioneers in Fort Worth.

Above all, Fairy loved her family deeply. She celebrated every milestone, cheered loudly for every accomplishment, and made sure those around her felt special. Her laughter, her stories, her kitchen, and her joyful spirit will be deeply missed but forever remembered.

Though our hearts are heavy, we rejoice in the beautiful 95 years she gave us. Her legacy of joy, humor, and unconditional love will live on in every story told, every domino game played, and every batch of French fries shared.