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Ada Parrish Obituary
Ada L. Parrish, 82, passed away on June 4, 2011. Born Ada Edmiston in Crab Orchard, KY, she moved to Brevard County following her graduation from Centre College to pursue a teaching career.
During her life in Brevard County, she developed a passion for the local community that matched her passion for family and friends.
She became a noted local historian, authority on the early settlers of the area, and the author of several books on the area. Ada was a long time member of the Florida Historical Society, Florida Historical Commission, Daughters of the American Revolution, Brevard Heritage Council, and the Rockledge Presbyterian Church.
She was loved and will be missed by all who knew her especially her close family which included 5 sisters, Sarah, Mary, Wilma, Laura, and Jan, and friends. She is survived by her husband, Henry Parrish, of 59 years; their four children, Sarah (Richard), Grace (James), Susan (Dean), and Henry; and 6 grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at Rockledge Presbyterian Church on Saturday, June 11th at 11 am.
Arrangements by Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
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Pat Cuff-Waite
June 24, 2011
Dear Susan: Please accept my sympathy on the passing of your dear Mom. You and your family will be kept in my prayers. Your Mom made such a great contribution to Brevard County. God bless
Karen Deardorff (Jackson)
June 16, 2011
"Ada was such a sweet and wonderful woman. I think of her and the rest of the family often."
June 13, 2011
HELLO MY NAME IS LISA MYERS (SMYTH) I KNEW MRS. PARRISH FO YEARS, SHE KNEW MY MOTHER JOEANN SMYTH. SHE WAS MY ENGLISH TEACHER AT ROCKLEDGE HIGH CLASS OF 1985. SHE WAS A GREAT TEACHER, VERY LOVING AND GOOD AT WHAT SHE LOVED TO DO. ALOT OF KIDS GAVE HER A HARD TIME, BUT, IT DIDN'T MATTER TO HER SHE HANDLED THEM WITH PROFESSIONALISM ALL THE TIME. I HAD TO ESPECIALLY BEHAVE BECAUSE SHE KNEW MY MOM AND OUR PHONE NUMBER (HAHA). ANYWAY THANK YOU FOR THE MEMORIES AND WE WILL SEE YOU SOON IN HEAVEN, TELL MY MOM I MISS HER,, THANKS, MUCH LOVE.. THE MYERS FAMILY...
June 11, 2011
Henry and Family, Your Mom will always remain in my heart. Please give your Dad a hug for me.
Penny Long (Dippolito)
Betty Mattingly
June 10, 2011
Dear Hu and Family:
Sixty years is a long time to know someone. Even tho we didn't see each other often I will never forget Ada, my first roommate in Titusville. I will see you Saturday. My heart of course is heavy but I send my sympathy to all of you.
audrey dorsey weaver
June 8, 2011
Sad to here of the passing of Mrs.parish.she was my English teacher at rockledge high school.graduate class of 1981.she was a very nice person.
June 8, 2011
Henry,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you heal from this very sad loss.
Please know we are here for you if we can be of any help.
With our deepest sympathy, Jan and Clark Moody
Jack Wharton
June 7, 2011
Henry, we were sorry to learn of your mother's passing. She was a delight to know and we had many conversations with her. She was a pillar of the Village, and she will be sadly missed by her many friends. Our condolences to you and your family.
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