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Anna Parrish
Kay Johnson Parrish
September 10th, 1948 - January 11th, 2023
September 10th, 1948 - January 11th, 2023
Kay Johnson Parrish, age 74, of Charlotte, NC, passed peacefully surrounded by her family after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born on September 10, 1948, in Edina, MN, and died on January 11, 2023. Kay lived with her husband of 52 years and family in Greenville, NC, Danville, VA, and lastly in Charlotte, NC.
Kay was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, encourager, and a friend to many. She served in each role intentionally and whole-heartedly, as in serving the Lord. She did so with quiet determination and excellence. Her heart of grace and humility and the light of the Spirit of God permeated her words and the way she lived her life and loved others. She had many friends and made an impact in the Greenville, Danville, and Charlotte communities.
Kay was predeceased by her infant daughter, Elizabeth Cathleen Parrish, and her parents, Curt and Nordis Johnson, and her husband’s parents, Tom and Marjorie Parrish. Surviving family members include: Her husband, Tom Parrish, her wonderful children and their families, which include 7 grandchildren: Alissa and Peyton Green with Caroline, Ella, and Peyton; Justin and Brooks Parrish with Slemons, Mints, and Thomas; and Anna and Daniel Hood with Hilde. She is also survived by her brother Craig Drake-Johnson.
A Celebration of Kay’s life will be held at Calvary Church (5801 Pineville-Matthews Road, entrance 2/ follow signs for the Chapel, in Charlotte, NC) on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 11am. Family and friends will gather in the Chapel for the service. The Celebration service will be recorded and available for those who are unable to attend. Tom plans to travel to Greenville, NC, Danville, VA, and Florida during the spring to visit with family and friends who are unable to attend. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Carolina Pregnancy Center in Greenville, NC, Resource Exchange International, or Gethsemane Garden Christian Centre.
https://carolinapregnancycenter.org/
https://www.resourceexchangeinternational.org/
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Barbara Rice Vanecek
Happy Heavenly Birthday to Kay. Our backyards joined together in Edina. There was a permanent path through the honeysuckle bushes. Swimming lessons on cold summer mornings at Lake Calhoun. Birthday parties. Brownies and Girl Scouts. Sitting on the wall in her backyard watching the chipmunks run around. Sleepovers. The camels at Southdale. So many memories of an ideal childhood. We moved away the summer after 8th grade. Kay and Cynthia Clayton took me downtown to the SkyView room for lunch and to a movie. Lots of great childhood memories with Kay. So very sorry to learn of her passing.
Linda May
Kay was an excellent Bible study leader for many wonderful years to a group of ladies who loved her dearly. We were like a little family, sharing prayer requests and praises. We shared delicious meals together. We shared hard times and fun times and dug into the Word with the help of the Holy Spirit and Kay's deep knowledge of the Bible and instruction. She is sorely missed. She was a wonderful friend and sister in the Lord.
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Sweet Kay, we will miss you! You are a precious soul and will not be forgotten! Lynn T.
Logan & Winnie
Wonderful memories with Kay and Tom in the ESL class! Kay was such a nice and patient teacher. We will always miss her~ Best regards, Logan & Winnie
George And Carol Harper
We will always gain inspiration as we lovingly remember Kay. She was so genuine, always living her life with purpose. Her enjoyment of life and her quick humor were a large part of her charm. We will all miss her greatly, but her Christ-like example will remain ever before us
Woody And Lynn Thigpen
Tom and family, we are so sorry to hear of Kay's passing. We send our condolences, love and prayers. May God comfort you and shower you will his love, grace and peace. You both were so encouraging and supportive of us as we served overseas. We grieve with you. Kay was such a loving, kind and considerate person. She will be greatly missed.
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