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Barbara Parrish Obituary
Early in her career Barbara served as a legal secretary in the law practice of Frank Haddad Jr.
After marrying Charles W. "Charlie" Parrish Jr. they moved to Memphis Tenn.., where she was a legal secretary in the law firm representing Elvis Presley. The family later moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where "Charlie" was employed with Fireman's Fund Insurance Company.
The family's next move was back home to Jeffersontown, Ky., where Barbara was a teacher at St. Edward Elementary School. She then co-founded Drop A Tot Day Care center with her friend and neighbor, Diane Darst.
In 1969 the family relocated to Bardstown where "Charlie" had been a partner in Eugene Wilson and Company Insurance and Demaree and Hubbard Real Estate since 1962. Barbara worked in the office for many years while she and "Charlie" raised their children (Chuck, Lynn and Steven).
Barbara loved to cook, travel, play bridge and fish. She was an avid reader and remained so her entire life. One family member was fond of saying she fed us, housed us, clothed us, taught us and loved all of us unconditionally. She led a life of meaning filled with kindness, love and understanding.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William T. and Gladys Mason; her brother, William T. Mason Jr.; husband of 66 years, Charles W. "Charlie" Parrish Jr.; and a great-granddaughter, Ruthie Parrish.
She is survived by her three children, Charles "Chuck" (Karen Newton) Parrish III of Bardstown, Lynn Musselwhite, of Louisville and Steven (Nanci Clements) of Prospect; eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.
A private celebration of life memorial will be held by the family.
Expressions of sympathy made be made to the Nelson County Humane Society at 2391 New Haven Rd. Bardstown, Ky 40004.
Arch L. Heady Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Don Parrish
December 10, 2025
So sorry to hear of Barbara's loss. She and Charlie were very good friends. May they both rest in eternal peace.
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