Gertrude W. Parsons

Mrs. Parsons had retired as a lab technician at Crotty Corp. in Quincy after 25 years of service. She had previously worked at Coldwater Lake, Crystal Beach and New Wharf for nine years.

She was a graduate of Montgomery High School in Montgomery.

Mrs. Parsons was born Aug. 17, 1933, in Camden to Orlo C. and Goldie L. (McNall) Harmon. She married Estel L. Parsons Oct. 3, 1957, and they were divorced after 22 years of marriage. He survives in Montgomery

Surviving are companion, John Ogurchak of Quincy; four daughters, Diane (Blount) and Jody Grigg of Fremont, Pam and Denny Bronson of Arizona, Cindy and Steve Westfall of Kentucky, and Linda and Jeff Phibbs of Coldwater; two sons, Dennis and Sue Parsons of Coldwater and Curt and Sue Parsons of Bronson; two sisters, Lois Palmer of Texas and Edna Simpson of Geneva, Ind.; and a brother, Paul Charles of Fort Wayne.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Meda Palmerton and an infant child; and two sons-in-law, Rodney Blount and Larry Bailey.

A celebration of life will be held from 2-4 p.m. Thursday at the Montgomery American Legion Post in Montgomery.

Memorials are to the donor’s choice.