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Ella Parham Obituary
Mrs. Ella Mae Parham was born on Octover 29, 1946 in Memphis, Tennessee. She departed this life on October 27, 2025.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul C.M.E. Church. Her remains will lie in state at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Open Visitation will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Bledsoe Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Parkway Memorial Gardens.
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Upcoming Events
Nov
14
Visitation
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Bledsoe Funeral Home
256 Middleton Street, Jackson, TN 38301
Send FlowersNov
15
Services provided by
Bledsoe Funeral Home, Inc. - JacksonOnly 1 day left for delivery to next service.