Parrish, Elsie R.

Elsie R. Parrish, 97, of Elliston,was escorted by God’s angels to heaven on Thursday, August 28, 2014. She was predeceased by her husband, Woodrow (Woody) Parrish, two sons, and one granddaughter. Elsie was a special Mom who loved not only her own children but all that she met. Mama’s love was tender, thoughtful but most of all a Godly love.

Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Lillian Worrell (Portland); sons, Russell Parrish (Debra), Jerry Parrish (Trish) and Bobby Parrish (Jeanne) and daughter-in-law Betty Parrish; eight grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at Morris Chapel, Rt. 460W, Elliston, at 2 p.m. with the Rev Eddie Booth officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior.Interment will follow in Little Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Parrish is entrusted to Valley Funeral Service, Roanoke. (540) 562-1182