Kathy Sue Barkley Parrish
June 29, 1950 ~ November 17, 2019
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ROCKY MOUNT - Kathy Barkley Parrish, age 69, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Born in Nash County, NC on June 29, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Linwood Barkley and Nina Bell Williams Barkley. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Kimberly "Kim" Sue Parrish Lynch; grandson, Tyler Edward Lynch; and sister, Jacqueline Moore.
Kathy retired with 40 years of dedicated service with RBC Bank. She and her husband loved to travel. They lived in Naples, FL six months out of the year. Kathy enjoyed going shopping with friends, being with family, and making crafts. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her.
Kathy leaves behind to cherish her memory, husband of 34 years, Edward "Wayne" Parrish, Sr.; son, Edward "Eddie" Wayne Parrish, Jr. of Pittsburg, PA; and daughter, Cindy Parrish Shearer and husband, Darryl, of Wilson. She is also survived by grandchildren, Gaia Belle Parrish, Trevor Dwayne Shearer, and Jacob McKenna Lynch; brother, Linwood Barkley and wife, Jewel, of Rocky Mount; and several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Kathy's Life will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Visitation with the family will be follow the service until 3:30 PM in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
The family would like to thank Nash UNC Health Care Systems Hospice & Palliative Care for their care and also a special thank you to Andy Barkley for her care and compassion.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Nash UNC Health Care Systems Hospice & Palliative Care, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
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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Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Thursday 11/21, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Visitation with the family will be follow the service until 3:30 PM in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
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Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Thursday 11/21, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
A Celebration of Kathy's Life will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
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My thoughts & prayers are with you Wayne & Eddie & family.Kathy has always been a dear friend as well as co-worker. She was loved by so many. She will truly be missed. My heart is so sad because I know yours is broken. I know she is in a better place & free of pain.All of my love to you!
So very sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. I went to school with Kathy and considered her a friend. We grew up in the same neighborhood as children. She will be missed. My prayers are with the family during this time.
Wayne and family, I’m deeply sorry for your loss. Kathy hired me in 2006 at RBC Bank. She was always kind to me through the years that I worked for her. I thought of her often throughout the years after her retirement. You all are in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
In memory of Kathy Sue Barkley Parrish, Penny Watson McLain lit a candle
Wayne and Family, Mike and I are so sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. She was so kind to me and my family during my Mother in law sickness and passing. May God wrap His loving arms around you and comfort you during this difcult time. Please know your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
I am deeply honored and blessed to have known Kathy. You have my deepest sympathy.
Sorry so for your loss. I will always have fond memories of the Christmas wreath she taught us to make. Prayers are with you and your family
In memory of Kathy Sue Barkley Parrish, Mike & Kim Jones lit a candle
In memory of Kathy Sue Barkley Parrish, Minnie Wiggins lit a candle
I am so sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. I worked at the bank with her, she was always nice and had a great sense of humor.
Enjoyed Kathy and Wayne at Naples when we camped together. Always enjoyed talking to them in Rocky Mount. Great memories to hold on too.
In memory of Kathy Sue Barkley Parrish, Deborah Tyson lit a candle
My condolence is with the Family and very sorry for your loss. Kathy was a sweet Lady. God bless you 🙏!
In memory of Kathy Sue Barkley Parrish, Pamela Baker lit a candle
Wayne and family, Al and I are heartbroken with Kathy’s passing. She was not only a truly dedicated co-worker, but she was also a good friend and neighbor at the beach. She will be missed by many. We all truly lost a shining star but I’m sure Heaven greeted her with a big smile. Keeping you all close in prayer. Teresa and Al Bullard
My sincere condolences to the family. Kathy was a great person and wonderful co-worker. May you find peace in the grace of God!
Wayne, Cindy, I’m so sorry and I love you both. My prayers are with you and the rest of the family. If there is anything I can do to help with anything just let me know. I’m always here for y’all. To me you will always be my family.
Our deepest condolences to Wayne and family. We are so glad that fate brought us together in Naples and we were able to spend ten years laughing, crying, eating, dancing and traveling together. Rest in peace sweet angel; whole again and free of pain. Wayne, well done. Love always, Claudia and Chalk.
Our deepest condolences to Wayne and family. We are so glad that fate brought us together in Naples and we were able to spend ten years laughing, crying, eating, dancing and traveling together. Rest in peace sweet angel; whole again and free of pain. Wayne, well done. Love always, Claudia and Chalk.
Our deepest condolences to Wayne and family. We are so glad that fate brought us together in Naples and we were able to spend ten years laughing, crying, eating, dancing and traveling together. Rest in peace sweet angel; whole again and free of pain. Wayne, well done. Love always, Claudia and Chalk.
A beautiful Rose planted in God’s Garden of Life. Such an amazing person to have known.
I was saddened to see that Cathy had passed At the bank she was so full of life and had such an outgoing personality. My prayers go out to the family.