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1953
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Catherine Parnell Obituary
1953 - 2018
Catherine Ann Parnell, age 64, departed this life on February 19, 2018. She is predeceased by parents Joseph and Mary Coles and granddaughter Destiny Denson. She is survived by devoted husband, Willard "June" Parnell, Jr.; loving children, Deon Denson, Diana (fiancé, Omar Malone) Denson, and Debbi (Ronald) Kendrick; stepdaughters, Sherice Parnell and Danielle Hurdle; siblings, Joseph (Theresa) Coles, Martha (Johnny) Wright, Larry Coles, Richard Coles, Dianne Coles, Inez Poindexter, Barbara (Bruce) Norton, Mary L. Coles, and Charles Coles; 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Home-going Celebration 11 am Friday, February 23, 2018 at Watkins Road Church of Christ, 1614 Watkins Rd. Family will receive friends from 10 am until time of service. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 4019 E. Livingston Ave., Cols., OH 43227. 614-444-1GOD(1463). M.L. Smoot, Director.
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DLM
May 25, 2023
Missing you soooo much, especially for your birthday. I wish you were here for us to celebrate.
D. Malone
May 24, 2022
Mother, I'm always thinking about you. May 24th, your birthday. If you were here, you know without a doubt I would be there to tell you "happy birthday" with a gift. I always miss you! I'm always thinking about you. I pray that you are celebrating in heaven in the presence of almighty God.... I never will stop thinking how about you.
D. Malone
February 22, 2021
Mother,
Three years have passed and I still think about you everyday. It was hard to say goodbye then and it's hard to believe that we really had to say it so soon. I miss you daily! I think about you daily. I honestly do. :)
-Daughter, D. Malone
February 20, 2020
Mother,
It's the second year now of you not being here and my heart still aches that you are gone. It's always so hard for me to believe that your time was up so soon! As time progress people say, "It's gets easier", and on some days I feel it has; but I still have not gone a day without thinking of you. I know you are at peace now and I've learned to let that be my motivation, especially on holidays and your birthday, when I can't see or touch you. God is good, despite it all, He is keeping me spiritually, emotionally and mentally firm on His word! We will meet again!
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September 29, 2019
You continuously in my thoughts and prayers. Anticipating the day when we meet again.
-Daughter
Diana Denson
February 21, 2019
Mommy,
I'm missing you soooo much! Everyday and several times per day, I am thinking about you. I want to see you, talk to you and hear your voice. It's already been a year and it only feels like its been a few months. I'm going to say this a lot, "I miss you!". We all miss you. I wished to God that it was not so soon for you, but it was. I know that you and Dianne are enjoying the riches of heaven! God bless Dianne's soul and God bless your soul mother! I love you always!!!!
DIANA DENSON
March 6, 2018
Deareast mother,
Though my heart still hurts because you are no longer here, I understand that it was God's calling to have you now.
My days seem so long and empty without you in my life, but I know your life is now a celebration of being free, free from illness, pain, worry and grief.
I already miss so many things about our past time together. Of course, I miss your seeing your face and hearing your voice (indeed I do). I also miss how we would discuss the delicious meals we've prepared separately in our own homes. I also miss the two of us going out shopping together. I miss how you would tell me to be cautious on the winter roads.
I know that you are rejoicing in the arms of our Heavenly Father. I pray that you are also having a good time with your mother and father in heaven.
My heart so misses you and as well as our loved ones who have gone on before you. It's ok, because I know that one day I will be with you again. I don't know when, but I look forward to celebrating that moment.
I've told you before that I was blessed for the type of mother you were to me. Some peoples experiences with their mother were not good, but you, mother, handled your motherly business over our lives and for that I am extremely grateful. I know you did your best and I'm happy God assigned you to me.
I want you to know that I will be ok. I will make it with God as my strength and eternal Rock. You've modeled to me how a woman should act. You've showed me how to keep pressing no matter what I encounter and for that I take this moment to tell you, through my tears, I will.
I know that I can go on and on from all that is within my soul, just to simply say this to you: "MOMMY, FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART, I THANK GOD FOR YOU BEING THE MOTHER THAT YOU KNEW TO BE FOR ME AND FOR ALWAYS, LOVING ME."
Your daughter,
Beverly (Tootie) Norris
February 27, 2018
May you Rest in Peace Cousin
Katrina White
February 23, 2018
I send my condolences to June her children and family... I'm so shock to hear of her passing... She was such a wonderful person so caring and blessed with such a amazing and kind hearted soul... We had good times together and she will be missed dearly... R.I.H. Mrs. Cathy
Earnest Phillips
February 22, 2018
Diana Denson, I am so sorry to hear of her passing you and your family are in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time
Dawn Wimberly
February 22, 2018
Dear Diana, you and your family have my deepest sympathy in the passing of your mother. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all during this difficult time. It is never easy to loose someone you love. But know that God is with you all always. Cast your cares on Him because He cares for you.
Love Dawn
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