Michele Parrish

MICHELE PARRISH

NEW HARMONY, INDIANA

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Michele Parrish, age 53, of New Harmony, Indiana, passed away on December 20, 2025.

Michele was a devoted wife, loving mother, dedicated educator, and passionate coach whose life was defined by service to others and an unwavering love for her family and students.

She is survived by her husband, Sean Parrish; her daughter, Kinslee Parrish; her mother, Diana Smith; her father, Winifred Brown; and her brother, Shane Brown (Lisa Marie) and their children, Jasper and Kingston.

Michele was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Lawrence and Mary Brewster; paternal grandparents, Fred and Aleen Brown and a cousin Elizabeth Brewster.

Michele dedicated her professional life to education, serving as a teacher and guidance counselor at North Posey High School, where she made a lasting impact on countless students. She was known for her compassion, guidance, and genuine care for the young people she mentored, always striving to help them see their potential and succeed both in school and in life.

A talented athlete, Michele was an outstanding softball and basketball player at Wood Memorial High School, where her competitive spirit and leadership shined. Her love for sports continued throughout her life as she became a respected and beloved softball and basketball coach at North Posey High School. Coaching was more than a role for Michele - it was a calling. She found great joy in teaching, encouraging, and inspiring young athletes, especially cherishing the opportunity to coach her daughter, Kinslee, in both softball and basketball. She attended Florida State University and graduated from Indiana University.

Above all else, Michele treasured her family. She was a constant source of love, strength, and encouragement, and her presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Her legacy of kindness, dedication, and love will live on in the hearts of her family, friends, students, and athletes she so faithfully served.

A celebration of Michele's life will be held 10 a.m., Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at St. Paul's Methodist Church in Poseyville, Indiana.

A visitation will be held 2-7 p.m., Monday, December 29, 2025 at Werry Funeral Home in New Harmony and 9 a.m. until service time, Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at the church.

In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Kinslee's Educational Fund at Crane Savings and Loan.