Sandra Parrish

Sandra Parrish obituary

Sandra Parrish

Sandra Parrish Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory - Wendell on Nov. 8, 2025.

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Sandra Wilson Parrish, 77, of Pilot Mountain, NC, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, following a courageous 17 year battle with Alzheimer's. She has gone on to be with the Lord and many family and friends gone on before her. Sandra loved peaceful afternoons in her swing, enjoying the mountain air.

Sandra was born August 5, 1948 to the late James T. & Virginia Wilson.

Sandra is survived by her husband of 51 years, Michael A. Parrish; brother, James "Jimmy" T. Wilson, Jr., and wife Kathy; daughter, Tammy P. Reinert and husband Greg; son, Michael "Brian" B. Parrish, and wife Samantha; grandchildren, Michael Reinert-Sessions and Christen Reinert; great grandchildren, Cameron Brooks and Joseph Lee; numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at 11:00am, Monday, November 10, 2025 at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 3000 East Garner Rd., Raleigh NC. A service will follow at 12:00 pm with Pastor Michael Toler and Billy Crabtree officiating.

A special thank you to the nurses and staff on D Hall at King Health and Rehabilitation Center, King NC.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the activity department at King Health and Rehabilitation Center, 115 White Rd., King NC 27021 or the Alzheimer's Association, alzfdn.org.

Arrangements are with Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. Third St., Wendell. www.stricklandfuneral.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory - Wendell

211 W. Third Street, Wendell, NC 27591

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