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Joann Redden Parkulo
1943 - 2017
Joann Redden Parkulo
1943 - 2017
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BORN
1943
DIED
2017
Joann Parkulo Obituary
Joann Elizabeth Parkulo, 73, of Leland, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017 following a short illness.
Born March 11, 1943 in Beckley, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Thorton “Buster” Redden and Katie Martin Redden. Mrs. Parkulo was a member of Bradley Church of God. She enjoyed gardening, reading her Bible, witnessing to people, being with her family and was an avid animal lover. She was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School class of 1961 and worked as a nurse at Raleigh Regional Cancer Center.
In addition her to parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Namen Redden.
Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of 55 years, John Parkulo Jr of Leland, NC; son, Craig Parkulo and wife Tuy of Midland, NC; daughter, Sherrie Arthur and husband Greg of Waxhaw, NC; brother, David Redden of Bradley; sister, Patty Farley of Leland, NC; grandchildren, Alex, Jason and Elizabeth Parkulo, and John and Mark Arthur.
Friends may gather with the family Sunday, March 5, 2017 from 1-2pm at Blue Ridge Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held 2pm, Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Blue Ridge Funeral Home with Rev. Ernest Pennington officiating.
Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with family and friends to serve as pallbearers.
Online condolences may be viewed and shared with the family at www.blueridgefuneralhome.com.
Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley, has the honor of serving the Parkulo family
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March 8, 2017
Patty,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your sister, Joann. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Anne Totten (Exeter, NH), WW class '64
Pat Riggs
March 7, 2017
Patty, what lovely memories you must have of JoAnn. As I read her tribute, it brought back many memories of my own.I can only imagine how big your 'storehouse' must be. God bless you and your family.
Doris Dransfield
March 5, 2017
Patty, So sorry to hear about your sister. My sincere condolences.
Thinking about your and your family,
Doris Dransfield (Gap Mills, WV)
Nancy Klein
March 5, 2017
Patty, I'm so sorry to hear about your sister. My thoughts are with you and your family on this sad day.
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Jean and Mike Harper
March 4, 2017
John, Sherri and Craig. So sorry for your loss. No doubts that Joann is flying high with her Angel wings. Our prayers and thoughts will be with all of you. Love you. Jeannie and Mike Harper
March 4, 2017
Uncle Johnny, cousin, Craig and Sherrie. We are so sorry to hear that Aunt Joann had passed. We are praying that God gives you strength and comfort during this trying time... Charlie & Brenda Parkulo
Tammy Rutherford
March 4, 2017
I am sorry to hear about Joann. I knew her from when my dad pastored Bradley. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Tammy (Jackson)Rutherford
Phyllis Bostic
March 3, 2017
Cousin John, Sherri, Craig and family's. praying for all of you that the Lord will give you Peace and comfort during this time. It is with sorrow that Jim and I can not be with you for Joann's home going. We are in Florida at this time.
Annette Waldrop
March 3, 2017
Sherrie & family,
Praying our Lord will surround each of you with the peace & comfort only He can give.
Love,
Annette
Cindy Moore
March 3, 2017
Craig,
We are praying that the Lord will give you and your family peace in your time of sorrow. We are all praying for you.
Your friends at Scott
March 3, 2017
Craig,
We are praying for you and your family. We sure hope the Lord brings you peace today and in the days ahead.
Your friends at Scott Safety.
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