Virginia Etheline Parrish, age 73, of Beckley, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at her home. Born on November 16, 1945 in Cranberry, WV, she was the daughter of the late Otis Adkins and Kathleen Gilkerson Adkins
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Jack Parrish; her daughter, Mary Jo Parrish; and several brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her daughters, Terry Layne and her husband, Sid, and Ann Redden and her husband, Randy; grandchildren, Ashley Claypool and her husband, Larry, Luke Layne and his wife, Tarrin, and Rachel Redden; great-grandchildren, Blake Layne, Jack Abner, and Emma Claypool; and several brothers and sisters.
Mrs. Parrish enjoyed and took pride in working in her yard. She also loved going to flea markets and yard sales and shopping at Goodwill.
At the request of her family, services will be held privately in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Blue Ridge Funeral Home & Crematorium has the honor of serving the family. For those who wish, online condolences may be sent to www.blueridgefuneralhome.com.