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Ola Hinson Parrish VIRGINIA BEACH - Ola Hinson Parrish passed away Oct. 28, 2009, in Virginia Beach. Ola graduated from Montrea College in 1942 and from Atlantic Christian College in 1944. She graduated with a master's degree from The College of William & Mary in 1963. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Virginia Beach. She was also a member of the Retired Teachers with V.B.E.A., a member of the American Association of University Women, and a member of Friends of the Library Board. She is survived by two sons, James T. Parrish of Virginia Beach and David H. Parrish of Fredericksburg, Va.; one daughter, Gwendolyn P. Hughes of Norfolk; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel. A funeral will be Monday at 12:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Virginia Beach. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hdoliver.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 30, 2009.

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Dani Parrish

December 17, 2009

Condolences To The Entire Extended Family - Especially This Time Of Year.
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October 31, 2009

James, David and Gwen,

You are in our prayers. Aunt Ola was very special to me - smart, accomplished, independent, a wonderful sister to my mother, and wonderful mother to you all. It makes us all very sad that she is no longer part of this world.

Love you,
Abby and family

October 30, 2009

Jim, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Margaret

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