She was born April 28, 1921 in Randolph County to the late Howard and Bessie Parrish. Marie graduated from Fair Grove High School and married the late Aaron Embler. She was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. She loved to grow flowers, paint, and cook desserts; especially wedding cakes. Marie was a loving wife, mother and sister. She will be greatly missed.
She is preceded in death by her husband; a son, Merle Embler; brothers, Aulton Parrish, Bruce Parrish, Austin Parrish; parents.
Marie is survived by her sisters, Lois Bailey and husband Oscar, Jr. of Thomasville, Vergie Kennedy and husband Lee of Thomasville.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 – 2:00 pm Sunday, October 24, 2010 at Thomasville Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will follow in the Chapel at 2:00 pm with Reverend Gary Myers officiating; interment will follow at Heath Church Cemetery in Lexington.
