Teri Bernice Parnell

Teri Bernice Parnell obituary, Collinsville, OK

Teri Bernice Parnell

Teri Parnell Obituary

Visit the Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home - Collinsville website to view the full obituary.

Teri Bernice Parnell was born on April 29th ,1974 in Loma Linda, CA to Rev. Carroll and Evelyn Parnell.

At the age of 3 ½ Teri began to travel. Her family traveled the United States evangelizing. Eventually the family made two trips to Belize Central America. In her later years she took her own family. Teri was always full of adventure letting God take her where he wanted her. After her children were raised she took even more adventures to more countries. She was always a gypsy seeking out more experiences. Teri always challenged herself after a brain tumor at 19 to live life to the fullest, there wasn’t a challenge she wasn’t willing to face.

Being a mother was her greatest adventure. It filled her life and made it rich. She not only loved being a mom, but she also loved being a Gigi to her Grandson. They always played and took adventures when they could. He filled her life with laughter and fun. There was never ending love between the two of them. They were the best of friends.

She served everyone with her whole heart, that was Mom’s gift, as well as her pleasure. She wanted everyone to feel loved and feel God’s love.

She is survived by her son, Deven Parnell, daughter, Micah Davis and spouse Buck Davis. Grandson, Buck Davis (J man), mother and father, Rev. Carrola and Evelyn Parnell. Sisters, Jeri Kidney and spouse Todd Kidney, Andrea Parnell. Nieces, Victoria, Leann, Katleyn, Siara, nephew, Samual. Many great nieces and a nephew, lots of Aunts, Uncles and cousins.

Preceded in death by one child, Rev. Mr. and Mrs. D.T. Biggs, Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Parnell, and 2 grandchildren. She is also preceded in death by other family members: Alisha Biggs, Steve Munos, Guybo Parnell, Teala Bray, Tammy Metz, Lavon Abitbal, Bonnie Parnell, Guy Parnell, Gail Sehers and Arnie Sellers.

Visitation will be 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home.

Memorial Services will be Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Current Church in Collinsville, OK.

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

Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home - Collinsville

1302 West Main Street, Collinsville, OK 74021

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