ELM CITY - Imogene Mitchell Parrish, 69, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2010. She was born January 4, 1941 in Bath, S.C. , daughter of the late Coley and Hazel Mitchell. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Gerald Mitchell and Leon Mitchell.
Imogene was warm hearted and enjoyed being with her family and friends and especially her companion Spencer.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her devoted husband of 52 years, Lawrence Courtney Parrish; children, Chrystal Sipple of the home, Courtney Brette Parrish of Rocky Mount, and Brian E. Parrish of Winston Salem; and grandchildren, Courtney Sipple of the home, Hannah Parrish, Wesley Parrish, and Rand Parrish of Winston Salem.
A funeral service to celebrate Imogene's life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home with Dr. Carleton McKita officiating. Visitation with the family will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Kidney Society, Suite 1010, 6110 Executive Blvd., Rockville MD 20852.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC. You may share your memories and send the family condolences online by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 4/17, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Service
Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 4/17, 3:00 pm
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Imogene was such a warm and friendly person. Whenever she called our office, she had the sweetest southern voice and demeanor. We will miss her terribly. The Team at Creative Worksite Solutions, Charleston, SC
Imogene, I will miss the good times we used to have, working the blood-drives will not be the same without my sidekick. Rest in peace my dear friend, you will always hold a place in my heart.