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Deborah Parrish Obituary

Deborah Johnson Parrish
July 5, 1950 - June 12, 2016
North Myrtle Beach, SC
My Special Angel is now in Heaven, Deborah Johnson Parrish, age 65, a Raleigh, NC native, passed away June 12, 2016 at MUSC in Charleston, SC following complications from surgery.
Deborah was born in Raleigh, NC a daughter of Joan Dean Johnson and the late Charles B. Johnson. She attended Raleigh Schools and was a cheerleader at Daniels, Carroll and Broughton. She graduated from Campbell University and began her career as a Pharmaceutical Rep with BMS which spanned for 32 years. Deborah passion was painting, where she was a member of Coastal Carolina Painters. Her volunteer activities included counseling at Women's Center, Court Mediator, Guardian Ad Litim and her favorite was with Safe Haven 4 Cats. Deb and Pete traveled to many countries but she felt Scotland and Ireland were her roots. Deb and Pete retired to North Myrtle Beach where they felt was the most wonderful place on earth.
Surviving in addition to her mother, are her husband of 41 years Pete Parrish; step-son: Tony Parrish (Julie); sister: Kim Cooper (Scott); brother: Charlie(Cindy); brother-in-law: David Parrish (Gail) and many nieces and nephews. She leaves behind many special friends Debbie, Tony, Marcia, Joe, Victoria, Cyndi, Rick, Glen, Virginia, Phil, Susan, Dave, Charleen, Gary, Faye, Victoria, Bonnie, Doug, Sheeley, Jerry, Jackie and the gang at Wild Wings Café, and her cats Lucy, CoCo and Cissy.
A Memorial Service will be held 12:00 Noon, Friday, June 17, 2016 at McMillan Small Funeral Home, Chapel and a Celebration of Life will be held at the Barefoot Resident's Club following the service.
In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to Safe Haven 4 Cats or your Humane Society of your choice.
An online guest book is available at www.msfh.net

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Published by The Sun News on Jun. 15, 2016.

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Bonnie McNay

June 16, 2016

Words can't express what I want to say. She was my oldest and dearest girlfriend. I feel your family's pain. You know how much I loved her.

Mary Milton

June 16, 2016

Pete, Joan, and all the family of Deborah,
I am so sorry for your loss, and you all are in my prayers. I know you to be a close family always.
Deborah and I use to have so much fun in our early years at family functions and various gatherings.
We had lots of laughs and probably were the silliest of the lot. I think of those beautiful years often and how through Linda, Arlis,Joan, always brought me into the "Fold". Ralph, even built Traci a doll house , Jill use to sit & keep Traci for me. And Even Dales family included us across country.
I will always remember Deborah in the wonderful life and love she spread to others.

Members of Coastal Carolina Decorative Painters

June 15, 2016

Pete, we are so sorry to hear about Debbie's passing. We will miss her.

Annelle Pate

June 15, 2016

I am so sorry to hear about your wife, Pete. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

June 15, 2016

I am so sorry about your wife passing away. Nancy called me to tell me. Just wanted you to know you are in our prayers.

Kay Ricks Strickland

Judy Oney

June 15, 2016

Pete,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely, Judy and Tom Oney

Sheryl Warga

June 15, 2016

I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dave Genevro

June 15, 2016

We will be keeping the entire family in our thoughts and prayers. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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