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| 2. |  Debra Lynn Parrish  (1.Living1) was born on 20 Oct 1970 in Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA; died on 27 May 2023 in Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA; was buried on 1 Jun 2023 in Corinth Methodist Church Cemetery, Columbia, Florida, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Also Known As: Debbie
- Residence: Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA
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Debra (Debbie) Lynn Parrish, 52 of Lake City, FL passed away peacefully at home on May 27th, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.
Debbie was the daughter of Thomas Milton Parrish Sr. and the late Joan Stapleton Parrish. Debbie was born on October 20th, 1970 being the oldest sibling of 7 children. Debbie was proudly educated in the Columbia County School System, after graduating from Columbia High School in 1988, She then went on to pursue her life calling of being a Licensed Funeral Director graduating from John A. Gupton College of Mortuary Science in Nashville, TN with her A.A degree.
Many people do not know, Debbie started her profession under her mentor Kenneth L. Biggs, at the age of 16. After working under Mr.Biggs for a while, Debbie eventually opened her own funeral home, Dees-Parrish Family Funeral in 2001 where she served the families of Columbia and the surrounding counties until her retirement.
Debbie is survived by her only daughter; Joana Page Evans, her fur babies Izzy, Hunter, and Luna, her father; Milton (Pam) Parrish, her siblings; Terri (Jeremy) Moore, Amanda (Tommy) Priest, Thomas Parrish, Jeffery Parrish, Joseph (Cari) Parrish, Summer (Ray) Witt, Bonus siblings; Kaleb Archer, Brandon (Brittany) Archer, Madison (Branson) Steiner, Sydney Archer, Sarah Archer, and Rachael Archer, Nieces; Karli Walters, Gracee Priest, Kimberly Daniels, Mikayla Parrish, Kinsley Parrish, Jessica Parrish, Iryland Archer, and Nephews; Kevin (Alexandria) Walters Jr., Kennon Walters, Jacob Priest, Carter Parrish, Decker Parrish, and great niece Delilah Walters, and great nephew Ezekiel Walters, as well as other loving family and friends.
Debbie is preceded in death by her mother Joan Stapleton Parrish, paternal grandparents; Thomas Ulma Parrish and Ruth Milton Parrish, her maternal grandparents; J.W. Stapleton and Vera Anderson Tyre Stapleton, her best friend Worm, and the love of her life Winki.
We hope and pray that everyone will remember her for her award winning smile, generous to a fault caring and loving spirit. Debbie served many families over the years treating them with her motto, “Our Family Serving your Family ” Debbie loved and cared for any and every one in their time of need and everyone was treated like they were her own family.
There will be a Visitation at 9:30 AM Thursday June 1st, 2023 at Dees-Parrish Family Funeral Home Chapel with services to follow at 10:00AM.
Interment will follow in the Corinth Cemetery (Highway 441 North) Services will be conducted by DANIELS FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, Live Oak & Branford FL.
The family ask in lieu of flowers a donation be made to The Florida Sheriff Youth Ranch.
https://www.danielsfuneralhome.com/obituary/debbie-parrish
Debra married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Debra married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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