Carol Parrish

June 4, 1933 - March 31, 2019

Carol Parrish, 85, of Sparland, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019 at her home in Sparland. She was born June 4, 1933 in Depue, IL to Ernest and Lottie (Marple) Pyles. She married William “Bill” Parrish February 23, 1952 in Sparland. He preceded her in death July 4, 2008. Her parents, one daughter Wanda and four siblings, Vesta, Eugene, Nancy and Edward also preceded her in death. Surviving are her three children, Debra Prather, Susan Holler and Darrell (Deborah) Parrish all of Sparland. Also surviving are five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and five siblings, Dennis (Rebecca) Pyles, Dale Pyles, Norma (Joe) Kolesar, Rodney Pyles and Jo Ellen (Art) Real. Carol worked for Woolen Mill and then in the collections department for Foster and Gallagher. She was a member of the American Legion Post 593 Women’s Auxiliary and the Methodist Church in Lacon. Carol was a published poet, who enjoyed traveling all over the country by motorcycle with her husband, brother Gene and his wife Jan. Carol also enjoyed camping and playing bingo. Cremation will be accorded and graveside service will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Sparland Cemetery. Schmidt-Haller Burial and Cremation service is in charge of arrangements.