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Marion Parnell Obituary
PARNELL, Marion E. - Age 96, of Fenton, passed away August 21, 2024. Funeral services will be held 1:30PM Friday, August 30, 2024 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. Visitation will be held from 11:30AM until the time of service. Burial will be in Crestwood Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to the American Cancer Society. Marion was born July 28, 1928 in Akron, OH, the daughter of the late Edward and Anna (Brandt) Haby. She is survived by her children, Arthur "Skip" (Brenda) Parnell, Renea Brown, Brian (Leeann) Parnell; son-in-law, Brian Petit; grandchildren, Raeanna, Patricia (Patrick), Derek, Tim (Angie), Michael (Becky) and Laura; great-grandchildren, Alainna, Landon, Ayvri, Emersyn, Adelyn, Leila, Luke, Makenzi, Jaidyn; sister, Sharon (Bill) Hyypio. She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Henry Taylor; husband, Arthur J. Parnell; daughter, Dawn Petit, son-in-law, Daniel Brown; brothers, Ken (Gwen) Haby, Robert Taylor and James Taylor. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com
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