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Shirley Bissell Obituary
SHIRLEY PARNELL BISSELL
LUMBERTON — Shirley Parnell Bissell, 82, of Lumberton, passed away early Friday morning, Feb. 23, 2018, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton.
She was born Dec. 6, 1935, in Lumberton, to the late Lee Parnell and the late Della Chason Parnell.
She worked in the banking industry and at Southeastern Regional Medical Center before retiring. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family and has many nieces and nephews who loved her and will miss her.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald Bissell; seven siblings, Ledford Parnell, William "Billy" Parnell, Elton Parnell, Mildred Wilkins, Alma Meeks, Dorothy Baxley and Peggy Wilkins.
She is survived by one son, Greg Cain and wife, Rita of Rome, Ga.; three grandchildren, Sarah Pearson, Nikki Keating, and Justin Smith and wife, April; three great-grandchildren, Harrison Keating, Josie Smith and Jedidiah Smith; a sister, Mary Stevens of Raleigh; and a very special sister-in-law, Freida Stephens.
The family will receive friends prior to the service on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc. in Lumberton.
Following the visitation, a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. at Floyd Memorial Chapel in Lumberton with Rev. Tony Ward and Rev. Vernon Britt officiating. Burial will follow at Floyd Memory Gardens in Lumberton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Southeastern Hospice House, 1100 Pine Run Drive, Lumberton, N.C., 28358.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.FloydMortuary.net.
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Carol Humphrey
February 24, 2018
Gone but not forgotten, Shirley was like family to me. We shared some great times including many meals, road trips and holidays.
Melissa Humphrey
February 24, 2018
Always like a mother to me, sweet and dear to my heart. You will be missed by many, loved always. To the family I send my deepest sympathy. Our memories together and the love she had for me and my daughter nikki Bissell Keating will never be forgotten . She suffers no more.
Suzanne Pearson
February 23, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. Sincere condolences. Suzanne and Carl Pearson
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