Alvena Cathlene Parrish

Alvena Cathlene Parrish, 80, Belton, MO, passed Wednesday January 31, 2024, in Belton, MO, surrounded by family. Funeral services are at 11am graveside on Thursday February 8, 2024, at Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Pallbearers include Larry Parrish, Pete Parrish, Dave Parrish, Cody Parrish, Ronnie Starforth and Jim Maenhoudt.

Vena was born August 13, 1943 in Dora, MO to Otto Shaw and Opal(Welch)Shaw and was a lifetime resident of the Kansas City area. She was married to Homer Parrish on October 17, 1966. She loved being outdoors fishing, mushroom hunting or deer and turkey hunting. She was an amazing cook and worked in restaurants most of her life until she retired. She is survived by her children Larry Parrish (Linda) Osceola, MO, Pamela Aldrich (Bob) Trenton, MO, Homer “Pete” Parrish (Jody) Winchester, KS, Deniece Maenhoudt (Jim) Parkville, MO, Dave C Parrish(Jennifer)Belton, MO. Brothers Eddie Shaw(Warrensburg), George Shaw(Sugar Creek), Marvin Shaw (Lee’s Summit). Sisters Karen Lawrence (Peculiar), Cheryl Powell (Pleasant Hill), Lynneva York (Louisburg, KS), Giesele Welch (Belton). She had 22 grandchildren and many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Opal, husband Homer Parrish, sisters Dixie Shaw, Berniece Seymour, Darlene Shaw and her brothers Norman Shaw and Elton Shaw and her son Brian P Parrish. Donations are accepted to help with any extra cost to the family.

Peace. I leave with you. My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14: 27

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Weep not for me though I am gone

Into that gentle night

Grieve if you will, but not for long

Upon my soul’s sweet flight

I am at peace, my soul’s at rest

There is no need for tears.

For with your love I was so blessed

For all those many years.

There is no pain, I suffer not,

The fear now all is gone.

Put now these things out of your thoughts

In your memory I live on.

Remember not my fight for breath

Remember not the strife

Please do not dwell upon my death,

But celebrate my life

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Now I know why you always told me to be strong...because you knew.

You knew that one day I would need the strength to bear your loss.