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Obituary for Jean Porter Parrish

Jean Porter Parrish
June 01, 1926 - April 18, 2021

Jean Porter Parrish nearing her 95th birthday, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at home surrounded by her love ones. She was born June 1, 1926, in Philadelphia to Ernest Charles and Jeannie Porter (nee Wharmby). She married Henry Newton Parrish on December 27, 1958 in North Carolina.

She loved reading and writing and painting crafts. She lived a healthy life style. Jean enjoyed taking care of her sons. Jean loved animals and her plants. She is survived by her sons Henry (Buz) Parrish and wife Karen Bower Parrish; Ernest (Bo) Parrish and wife Diana Verzosa Parrish; and grandsons Collin and Jacob Parrish.