Elaine Parsons Obituary

Elaine Parsons LENOIR Elaine Rich Parsons, 65, of Lenoir, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013, at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care. Mrs. Parsons was born in Bladen County, to the late Floyd Rich and Bessie McLean Rich. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Parsons; two sisters, Eloise Babson and Judy Wright Tatum; and a grandson, Daniel Joseph Bruce Jr. She was a dietary manager and a member of Nazareth Advent Christian Church. Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Allen Bruce, of Iowa, Raymond Bruce and wife, Kim, of Iowa, Daniel Bruce and wife, Rita, of Albemarle and Reece Parsons, of Hildebrand; daughters, Denise Bentley and husband, Doug, of Lenoir and Tammy Clark and husband, Chris, of Hudson; a brother, Dennis Rich, of Bladenboro; sisters, Betty Hewitt, Lucille Thompson, Marjorie Armstrong, JoAnn Kinlaw and Carolyn Gause; 24 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one special niece, Joan Williams, of Lenoir. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 13, at 11 a.m. at Nazareth Advent Christian Church with the Revs. Scott Philyaw and Ronnie Pritchard officiating. Burial will follow the service at Blue Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends this evening (Tuesday, March 12), at Pendry's Lenoir Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. The grandsons of Mrs. Parsons will serve as pallbearers. Pendry's Lenoir Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Elaine Rich Parsons. Online condolences to the family may be placed at www.pendrysfuneral home.com.

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Published by Hickory Daily Record on Mar. 12, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Elaine Parsons

4 Entries

Ricky Wright

March 13, 2013

I can't put into words the sorrow I feel to all Elaine's family. Nothing anyone can say will take away your pain. Just remember she's returned home and all her pain is gone. To mama's sisters and brothers it's never easy losing a sister. Sorry I could not be there! If there is anything I can do please let me know, everyone was so good when my mama was sick!

jerry babson

March 12, 2013

I was saddened to hear about your mothers/grandmothers/my aunts death.I know she's with GOD today.She's only gone home

Sarah Benson

March 12, 2013

To The Family
As I read this poem it reminded me of Laine so much.She was a wonderful Mother,Grandmother,Sister,Cousin and Friend to All. I throughly enjoyed my times with her and the rest of her family. Those Memories will always stay close in my heart. My God wrap his Loving arms around each of you during this time. Love You All..

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2011

Rona West

March 12, 2013

Aunt E...you will be missed by many. I am so thankful that I was able to spend time with you in the past couple years. You have left a beautiful impression on the lives that you touched. You are forever in our hearts. We love and miss you dearly.

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