Dessie “Jackie” Baxley Parrish
April 7, 1934 ~ December 27, 2021
NEW BERN - Dessie Mae "Jackie" Baxley Parrish, age 87, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 27, 2021. Born in Nash County, NC on April 7, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Walker T. Baxley and Kathleen Pittman Baxley. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Fred A. Parrish.
Jackie was a long-time resident of Rocky Mount and relocated to New Bern in 2008 after the death of her husband. She retired from Boice-Willis Medical Clinic in 2000. Jackie was a former member of Calvary Baptist Church in Rocky Mount, where she volunteered in the nursery for over 20 years. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church in New Bern and an active member of the Kingdom Seekers Small Group. Jackie also served as a volunteer at Tryon Palace.
Jackie is survived by her daughter, Freda Parrish Arthur (Bob) of New Bern; her son, Alan Parrish (Melinda) of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL; her grandchildren, Matthew Arthur (Becky), Allison Arthur Davis (Phillip), and Heather Parrish Zolensky (Peter); her great-grandchildren, Norah and Keller Davis, Anya Arthur and Lena and Niko Zolensky; her step-grandchildren, Kenneth Hitz and Dustin Hitz and an additional seven step-great-grandchildren.
A Graveside Service to celebrate Jackie's life will be held on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Pineview Cemetery, 761 E Raleigh Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27801 with Rev. Joel Cannon officiating.
Visitation with the family will be from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM prior to the service at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
At the family's request, please feel free to dress casual for the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Jackie's memory to Samaritans Purse, P. O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 or Disabled American Veterans, 5623 Duraleigh Road, Suite 121, Raleigh, NC 27612.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Sunday 1/2, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Visitation with the family will be from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM prior to the service at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
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Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Sunday 1/2, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
A Graveside Service to celebrate Jackie's life will be held on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Pineview Cemetery, 761 E Raleigh Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27801 with Rev. Joel Cannon officiating.
Cemetery
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Sunday 1/2, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
A Graveside Service to celebrate Jackie's life will be held on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Pineview Cemetery, 761 E Raleigh Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27801 with Rev. Joel Cannon officiating.
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Your mom was a precious jewel in the kingdom of God. She touched many lives and has left her footprints on many hearts that she touched. She will be missed. I know she is rejoicing being with Fred now. I pray God will put y’all in a bubble of His comfort. Hugging you with my prayers. Sincerely, Sherry Brown
Jackie was my friend. I say this proudly. When I met her, around 15 years ago, we had an instant connection. We spent hours talking when she visited Florida and I was watching her great-grandsons. We talked about everything. She was a woman of God and his grace lived within her. When I heard of her passing, I went to my phone and listened to a voicemail on my home phone. I needed to hear her. And in that moment I again thanked God for bringing us together. I will miss you my friend, but I will never forget our time together. God speed.
We love you, Grandma. I will treasure the week in Kitty Hawk you spent with Lena and Niko for a lifetime. You are already missed. Tell Grandpa and Jesus hello from us.
Freda, so sorry for your loss. Our mothers were truly a special gift. I lost mine in July. So blessed to have them with us for so long. Prayers for you and your family. I went to school with you at Williford. Gloria Sykes(Anderson)
Jackie was one in a million! She lived her life a true messenger of God. I worked with her at BOICE WILLIS. She was funny, sweet and very kind. I know her family will miss her dearly. but i am assured she and Fred are very happy. My love and sympathy for her sweet family.
I am so sorry to hear about Jackie – she and Fred were so special to me and my family. Fred was my cousin and I worked with Jackie at Boice-Willis Clinic. I know you will miss her so much. Charles & Sophia Faircloth Bridges