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Amanda Brown Obituary
PARRISH, 42, of Winter Park, FL, passed from this life into heaven on Tuesday, September 2, 2008. She was the loving wife of Kenneth Derek Brown and the devoted mother of two sons, Miles and Kyle Brown. Amanda was born in Laurel, MS, on February 1, 1966, to Mr. and Mrs. James S. Parrish. She is survived by her husband, Derek; her two sons, Miles and Kyle, of Winter Park; her parents, Jim and Dot
Parrish, of Laurel; her brother, Greg of Laurel; and her sister, Tamara of Orlando, and a host of relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Andy Parrish of Laurel and her maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Dill of Lucedale, MS. Amanda graduated from R. H. Watkins High School in Laurel where she was an honor student, varsity cheerleader and active in various school organizations. She attended Centenary College in Shreveport, LA, and graduated from The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS. She was a member of Chi Omega sorority. Amanda discipled middle school girls in Sunday school, participated in numerous Bible studies and in prayer groups. She was an Eucharistic minister with The All Saints Healing ministry and also worshipped at Trinity Anglican Church where she and her family were members. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of the Comforter, 480 W. Central Parkway, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714. Arrangements are being handled by Carey Hand Cox-Parker Funeral Home, 1350 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789. 407.647.1942. The service will be held 10 AM, Thursday, September 4th at the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Amanda Brown
Angie (Kincaid) Storms-Queirolo
September 21, 2008
Mandy was such a wonderful person. I was lucky to call her a friend in high school and regret I haven't had a chance to meet all of you. She was such a funny, sweet girl then and touched lots of people. I know how you must miss her. Your family is in all of our thoughts and prayers.
Susan Jannot
September 15, 2008
Dear Derek, Miles and Kyle, Mr and Mrs. Parrish
Amanda and I worked together in New Orleans and Orlando. We had so many laughs over the years about dumb stuff at work. Amanda was a big inspiration for me - an angel. She was the happiest mother I have ever seen. I feel truly blessed to have known her.
Susan from Australia
Bill Myers
September 11, 2008
I'm so very sorry to hear this sad news. Mandy was such a delight while in high school. She was a cheer leader when I sponsored the squad in 1984 at R.H. Watkins High School. She was always so happy. She kept me laughing at many a ballgame. She will be missed severely but she'll always be in my heart.
God, please comfort this precious family.
Dr. Bill Myers
Carole Boteler Jones
September 11, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. Parrish,
I loved Mandy very much and have wonderful memories of our years together as friends. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow.
Kim Knight Gieger
September 11, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. Parrish, Greg and Tammy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Mandy was such a sweet person. I never met her husband or her children, but I am sure they are wonderful children of God. I will be praying for all of you. My mom, Gayle Knight sends her love and prayers to you all.
Beth Hinton-Sanders
September 8, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about Mandy. I have not seen her since I graduated from Watkins in 1983, but I can still see that big bright smile of hers. I pray that you will find comfort in knowing that she is with the Lord.
Mary Marshall
September 8, 2008
Jim and Dot,
There are no words that express the sorrow of losing a child, I can only say that I love you and how very sad it is to us all to lose our Mandy. Mandy has been a ray of sunshine since the day she was born and her sweet, happy face is what I see when I think of her. I have wonderful memories of trips to Colorado with all of us stuffed in a station wagon and hearing that precious little girl singing songs in the back seat and inevitably throwing up. She was adorable then and will always be. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Greg, Tammy, Derek, Kyle, and Miles. Her beauty will always be with us.
All my love, Mary E. Long-Marshall
Dana Burwell
September 8, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about Mandy and all that she has been through. Although, I did not get to know her husband and children, I know that they were blessed to have her in their lives. She was a wonderful and happy person and meant so much to so many. She was a great friend and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Dana Biglane Burwell
Melinda Gholson
September 7, 2008
Dot,
My heart is with you in the loss of your precious Mandy. Sue talked about Mandy in Sunday School this morning and read the devotion from My Utmost for His Highest. I know that Mandy truly poured herself out for God and her family and touched so many lives in the process -- even those of a dozen or so women in Sunday School this morning, some of whom had never even met her. I love you and miss you. Melinda
Brenda and Jim Parnell
September 7, 2008
We are so sorry to hear about our beautiful Mandy. Rodney, Chad and Michele have many memories of her when they were young. She had such a struggle and now she is at peace with the Lord. I pray for you and your sweet family. Please stop by to see us soon. We love you.
Malisia James Smith
September 6, 2008
Parrish Family
I was compelled to check the obituaries on Wed., which I never do, when I saw Mandy's name. I have not seen her in 15 years. She and I were best friends at USM in the late 80's. She carried me to the hospital one night after I burned my hand from defrosting one of those old freezers. She also paid for that ER visit till I could get some money from home. We were inseperatable for 2 years. Im so sorry that I did not know what she or your family has been dealing with. But it sounds as if God was truley her anchor. I'm so glad to know that she was very involved with her church. The 2 of us had some great times in H'burg. Mandy was always so bubbly and just full of life all the time. Even though its been a long time since we saw each other, I still feel a deep since of lose. Please know that you and your family have been heavy on my heart and mind
and covered with my prayers. May God give you a peace that surpasses all understanding.
Julie Froeba Riedl
September 6, 2008
Dear Brown & Parrish Families:
I got to know Amanda very well while she worked at Ramsay Health Care in New Orleans. She was so full of life, love and fun. In fact when I found out I was having a baby girl, we decided to name her Amanda. She loved the bragging rights that she was my inspiration. I only hope that my daughter (now 13) can grow-up to be a fraction of the woman she was.
For Amanda's 30th B'day, we flew to Orlando to celebrate. Amanda was our tour guide and brought us to the best restaurants and attractions in town. We called her the "roller-coaster" queen because she was able to tolerate all the roller-coasters over & over again as we got sick. I will forever treasure those memories and the numerous ones we made in New Orleans (especially Mardi Gras in her 500 sq. ft. apartment).
My thoughts and prayers will forever be with you and her spirit, love and enthusiasm for life will forever live in the boys.
Love - Julie Froeba Riedl
Marilyn Biglane
September 5, 2008
Dear Dot, Jim and Family,
We were heart-broken to hear of your loss. Mandy was a ray of sunshine at our house years ago and was just a precious person. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Marilyn and Kenny Biglane
Annette Drennan
September 5, 2008
WE ARE KEEPING YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
Annette & John Drennan; Brandon, MS
Janet Drennan Grayson & Family; Cypress, TX
Beth Drennan Keyser & Family; Brentwood, TN
Mark Drennan & Family; Brandon, MS
Dave Crosby
September 5, 2008
From all of her Classmates from R.H. Watkins H.S., we send our condolences.
Joanna Gronemeier
September 5, 2008
Derek, Miles and Kyle,
My deepest condolences for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing Amanda's spirit is as strong in her death and in her life. She was a warm, loving and inspiring person. She will be missed. God Bless you.
CONNIE
September 5, 2008
KENNETH I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF AMANDA'S PASSING. PLEASE ACCEPT MY HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES. I AM SORRY I WAS NOT ABLE TO MAKE THE SERVICE. PLEASE FIND COMFORT IN ALL YOUR MEMORIES OF AMANDA. SHE WAS A GREAT PERSON. YOU CAN ALSO FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT ONE DAY DEATH AND PAIN WILL BE NO MORE AND THERE WILL BE A RESURRECTION.
Joanna Gronemeier
September 4, 2008
The Brown Family-Derek, Miles and Kyle, I wish to express my sympathy for your loss. I pray you will look to her blessed memory to give you strength.
Know this- Her positive energy is as powerful in heaven as it is on earth. I'm sure you don't remember me but Miles and my son, Grant, were classmates at All Saints in 1999-2000. We spent time together at Miles birthday party. Amanda had just returned from a treatment in Houston a few weeks earlier and was already back in true form, full of positive energy and glowing as she celebrated Miles' birthday. While I have thought about Amanda, I haven't seen or talked to her in 8 years. Tuesday I had an overwhelming feeling to contact her. The last couple of days, in spite of the choatic noise of life, the feeling continued to come back to me. I finally sat down today and googled her name. I was desparatly heart broken to see she had passed on. I believe with all my heart it was Amanda that inspired me to seek her out at this time. I'm not yet sure of the reason except to let me know she was now home.
Amanda was a warm, loving and inspiring person. She will be missed.
Camille Browning
September 4, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Sonya Sanderson
September 4, 2008
Hugh and I are so very sorry to hear about Mandy's death. Our hearts go out to her husband and sons. She has always been a very strong lady in life as I know she was in death. She has touched so many lives, she will be missed.
Sonya Parish Sanderson
Jaime Dineen
September 4, 2008
There are no words to express our sadness in losing Mandy. All of our thoughts and prayers are with Jim, Dot, Greg and Tammy and her husband and children. She was a walking miracle for 9 years. I know that she was met by a huge crowd of loving family and heaven is just a little brighter with her presence. Jaime Dineen and family
Seleta & Clay COCHRAN
September 4, 2008
Jim & Dot, Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.
Sheridan Johnson
September 4, 2008
Aunt Dot and Uncle Jim,
I am so sad to hear about Mandy. Although we had not seen each other in many years, Mom kept me up to date on how she was doing. I've enjoyed hearing about her wonderful family, especially her boys and their love of swimming and golf. I know that she has been an inspiration to many people. I'm so sorry for your loss, and for Derek, Miles and Kyle. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Sheridan, Eric, Hannah and Sarah
Judy Cockerham-Vinzant
September 4, 2008
My sincere sympathy to your families. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
The Lower Family
September 4, 2008
Amanda was a constant source of joy and strength. Our encounters were few but she made an impact on my life. May you feel the shelter of our Lord during this time. Today she is dancing with the angels.
John Long
September 3, 2008
Uncle Jim and Aunt Dot my heart goes out to you. Many prayers are being said in Oklahoma joining in your sorrow and belief in Mandy's life eternal.
John Long
Oklahoma City
Deborah Noel Odom
September 3, 2008
Tim and I are so sorry to hear about Mandy. Please know that her family is in our thoughts and in our prayers.
Kirk Corsello
September 3, 2008
Derek (one of the best triathlon training partners I've ever had) The Corsello's would like to tell you that we have you and your boys in our prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. I (Kirk) would be there in person tomorrow but I have to work at the fire house. We send you all the love and prayers we have.
With Love,
Kirk, Renee, Christian, and Angelica
678-476-9272
Elaine Parrish
September 3, 2008
You are in are hearts and we hold you in our prayers,
as you go through this time.
May all the joyous memories surround you.
Love,
Tom and Elaine
Deborah Carr
September 3, 2008
My heart breaks for your loss; I am so sorry. I cannot even imagine your pain. May God hold you so close and give you His peace and comfort and love. You will be in my prayers and thoughts constantly.
Gina Fortenberry Warren
September 3, 2008
I was so sorry to read about Mandy. It has been so many years since I have seen her but she was such a happy, funny person with a great sense of style when I knew her at USM and in Jackson. I know she will be missed terribly.
olivia maxwell
September 3, 2008
We loved knowing Amanda and each Sunday seeing her and her beautiful family at church. What an inspiration she was to so many people.
May God's love surround you all through this very sad time.
We will all miss her.
Joe and Olivia Maxwell
All Saint's Episopal Church
Julie D'Alessandro
September 3, 2008
Amanda was an inspration. I have never witnessed such a strong faith. She made me beleive in miracles, that my prayers could be a part of a miracle. Her life has blessed mine and I will never forget her. How heaven must rejoice to have her home! Bless you Miles, Kyle, and Derek and grant you his peace that passes all understanding.
Julie D'Alessandro
All Saints Church
Winter Park, FL
Dennis Henley
September 3, 2008
Ms. Dot & Mr. Jim,
I'm was so saddened to hear of Mandy's passing. You all fought so valiantly through these years. I know that the Lord is with y'all and He will be your strength in this time of loss. God Bless you all!
Wyatt & Ellen Turan
September 3, 2008
Dear Brown and Parrish families,
Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, as you have been during Mandy's illness. Remember that God promises to go with us through our trials and tribulations (Is 43). Mandy was a brave woman of faith. No doubt her Lord knew her by name. She has now been miraculously healed and is truly now "living the good life" that we all desire to one day enjoy with her! Blessings for peace.
Charlotte Saik
September 3, 2008
So sorry to hear about your daughter, Amanda. My thoughts are with you and your family during this very, very sad time.
Lyn Feldman
September 3, 2008
Ken and Margaret and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Lyn Feldman-Florida Pools of Central Florida
Bernice Ryder-Smit
September 3, 2008
Derek,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bernice Ryder-Smit
Dana France
September 3, 2008
My heart aches for your family and sons. I know that the Lord has welcomed you into heaven to sit on his lap. I know you will be at peace now and I wish peace for your family. Dana Hughes France (Laurel)
Leigh Hoover
September 3, 2008
If Amanda is daughter-in-law of Margaret and Ken Brown, we would like to add our condolences to them also. Very sad.
L and H Hoover
Lesa Tollinchi
September 3, 2008
Always hold your memories close to your heart and she will always be close. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Lesa and Al Tollinchi
Karma Williams
September 3, 2008
Heaven gained a very special person yesterday. You will be sorely missed here on Earth. I have many, many great memories of our times in the Jackson area years ago. May God continue to bless your boys and family. I love you.
Karma Brantley Williams
Jackson, MS
Lynn Esko
September 3, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I am wishing you and the boys comfort and peace.
Lynn Esko (Wendy Fisher's Mom)
David & Rebecca Eberhard
September 3, 2008
I will miss my friend and cousin Amanda, but I know I will see her again one day. We love you all and will hold you close to our hearts.
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