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Hazel Parham Obituary
Hazel Roberts Gaither Parham, age 78, passed away November 23, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Hospital. She worked for over 25 years at Union Planters Bank, retiring as Assistant Vice President. In years past, she volunteered at United Way and was a member of White Station Baptist Church.
Mrs. Parham was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Parham; parents, William and Ada Shepherd Roberts and brothers, Edward, William and Samuel Roberts.
She is survived by her daughters, Cathey Stephens (Mike), Linda Swindle (Tom) and Anita Gillespie (Robert); sisters, Thelma Thompson and Mae Vick; grandchildren, Sara Garrett (Jeff), Adam Kowing (Jessica), Katherine Swindle, Heather Arnold (Doug), Raymond Skinner, III (Kristen) and Christopher Skinner; step granddaughter, Leslie Roy (R.J.); six great grandchildren and five step great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, November 24, 2013 and the funeral service 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 26 all at Memorial Park Funeral Home, (901) 767-8930.
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Joan Porter
November 25, 2013
Linda, Adam, and family. I am so sorry for your loss. I can tell from your mother's picture, she was a lovely person. I know you will miss her. God Bless you all and I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts.
Lee
November 25, 2013
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Parham family. May the God of all comfort be with the family.
November 24, 2013
May the God of all comfort, comfort you during your loss.
Staff of Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery
November 25, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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