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Phyllis Parham Obituary
SALISBURY - Phyllis Terrell Parham, 89, of Salisbury, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, at The Lutheran Home at Trinity Oaks after a brief illness.
Mrs. Parham was born Sept. 30, 1923, the daughter of the late Rachel McCracken Terrell and Glenn Terrell. She was a graduate of Western Carolina University and received her Master of Education degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She worked as a teacher at Frank B. John and Overton School.
Phyllis enjoyed bridge, volunteer work and the many items she had collected over the years. She loved the western part of North Carolina as that was her heritage.
She enjoyed traveling through the U.S. and abroad after her retirement with her husband. They visited every state in the Union except Alaska. They also traveled the world visiting 17 foreign countries, revisiting the World War II sights where he served at base and over which he flew.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Salisbury.
Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were her husband, Harold Parham (the love of her life) on April 14, 1998; brother Luke Terrell; and special friend Ray Coggins.
Those left to cherish her memories are her son, Jonathan Parham and wife Mariann Parham of Salisbury; granddaughter Mary Margaret Barfield and husband Matt of Albemarle; great-grandchildren Mac and Millie Mae Barfield; brother Joe Terrell and wife Frieda of Waynesville; sister-in-law Jackie Terrell of Atlanta, Ga.
Visitation: 10-11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25 at Summersett Funeral Home.
Service: 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25 at Summersett Memorial Chapel conducted by Rev. Don Haynes with burial to follow at City Memorial Park.
Memorials: American Heart Association, c/o Stroke Victims, 222 S. Church St. Suite 303, Charlotte, NC 28202.
Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Parham family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.
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Becky (Blankenship) Shives
January 26, 2013
What wonderful memories I have of your lovely mother, Jon! I first met Phyllis while she played bridge with my mother. (I always thought she was so sophisticated and just grinned when she took time out to find out how I was doing!) I also was fortunate to be in your mom's class at Frank B. John a few years later. She was truly one of the best teachers I ever had. Sending prayers to your family that you will be comforted by God's grace and that the memories you share will be a blessing to you all.
Keshia Sherrill
January 26, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Ms. Phyllis was such a sweet lady and wonderful neighbor. I called her my personal historian. She always had so much information. My daughter loved riding her bike over to speak to her while she was outside doing her exercise. Of course she gave her candy on most of her visits. She will be miss by my family. We will continue praying for you and your families peace and comfort during your time of need.
Cheryl Whitley
January 25, 2013
Love & prayers for you Jonathan and Mariann. Phyllis was such a kind lady and she visited me not long ago with my mom and she had the most beautiful smile and the brightest eyes!! My deepest sympathy
Yvonne Brincefield
January 25, 2013
Jonathan and Mariann, I was so sorry to hear about your mom, she was a super great lady and a great teacher, I will never forget her, she was wonderful!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Judy Correll
January 24, 2013
What a wonderful and precious lady. Phyllis will be greatly missed as a friend and neighbor. And a sweet "neighbor grandmother" to all the kids on the street. We will always cherish the times we spent together as neighbors. Praying for you, Jonathan and your family.
Tom, Judy, William, Kelly & Andrew
American Heart Association
January 24, 2013
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Doug Shehan
January 24, 2013
Sorry for your loss, John. Only met her twice, but she was a very sweet lady.
Michelle McDaniel
January 24, 2013
Jon, Mariann and Mary Margaret
I am truely sorry to hear about your loss. I will be praying for you and your family.
Terry Paules
January 24, 2013
On behalf of the South Carolina Cemetery Association we are sorry for your loss and are keeping your family in our thoughts. Your mother was a delight and everyone enjoyed her company at our annual Summer Convention
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