Cathy Allene Parkinson of Stockbridge, Ga was born on April 4th, 1948 in Columbus, Ohio. She lived in Washington, PA where she attended and graduated from McGuffey High School in 1966. She then met her Husband, Darrel K. Parkinson. They married in August of 1971 and had a beautiful 50-year Marriage.
Cathy’s light shined the brightest when she was serving others. She especially enjoyed working with small children. This was evident in her career choice where she worked in a daycare for many years. Cathy retired from Little Mountain Day Care in March of 2014. She also regularly volunteered her time to the kids in the church where she was active in Awannas, Vacation Bible School, Good News Club and served in more than one church nursery over the years. Through her years she touched many lives both young and old and shared Christs love with everyone she met. She truly was a loving Wife, Mom, Grandma to many and Friend to all She lived a beautiful life surrounded by family and friends and would welcome anyone in with loving arms.
Cathy is survived by her Husband, Darrel K Parkinson Two Daughters Sonya Johnson, Her Husband, Gary Kylei Evans and Her Husband John. Her 7 grandchildren; Jessica Anderson and Her Husband Joshua, Bridgette Thompson and Her Husband Travis, Joseph Johnson, Andrew Johnson, April (Annie) Evans, Bella Evans, and Max Evans. As well as her Aunt Jean and many cousins.
Visitation for Cathy will be held Thursday, July 29, 2021 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Glen Haven Baptist Church, 345 E. Lake Road, McDonough, Georgia 30252, with the Funeral Service beginning at 1:00 PM. Burial will immediately follow in Fairview Memorial Gardens.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.horisawardfairviewchapel.com for the Parkinson family.
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