Genith I Parrales

Genith Imaculada Parrales, 79, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., passed away on September 26, 2021. Genith was born in Chone, Ecuador on July 13, 1942. In 1970, she, her husband, and sons moved to and started their new life in New York City. After moving to Miami and living there for ten years, they finally settled in Alabama to be close to their sons and granddaughters.

Genith was a devoted Christian wife, mother, grandmother and friend. To many she was known as Mawmaw Parrales and brought so much happiness to everyone that met her. There was never a dull moment when she was around to fill your heart with laughter. Her pride and joy was her family and her three dogs. She had the biggest heart and would always be there when you needed her. Her specialty was cooking one of her many amazing meals or shopping for a good bargain at the mall. She will be missed by many.

She was preceded in death by her father Placido Arteaga-Canto, mother Anna Elvia Arteaga-Andrade, sister Gladys Arteaga Lopez, and brother Bredy Arteaga. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Julio Fernando Parrales. Her sons Joseph F. Parrales and Johnny A. (Mindy) Parrales, granddaughters Brianna (Tyler) Jones and Samantha Parrales. Step grandchildren Ashlie Fals (Jesse), Natasha Wiant, Dakota Wiant, Ryan Wiant, 6 Step greatgrandchildren, brothers Jose “Pepe” Arteaga, Gonzalo Arteaga, Francisco “Pacho” Arteaga, Manuel Arteaga, and sister Josefa Marlene Arteaga Jimenez.

The family will receive friends on Thursday September 30, 2021, at Sunset Funeral Home in Northport, Ala. From 6-8pm.

Sunset Brown-Service Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial Provider, is honored to serve the Parrales family during their time of bereavement. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SunsetBrown-Funeral.com