Adrienne Parsons

PARSONS, Adrienne, 88, of Tampa, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2009, after a brief illness. She was born June 21, 1920, in Chicago, Ill., to Clarence and Marguerite Blume. She graduated from Gainesville High School in Gainesville, Fla., and attended Florida State College for Women. Adrienne was preceded in death by her husband, Paul T. Parsons, and daughters, Pamela Jean Parsons and Marguerite Parsons Kosick. She was an active member of Hyde Park Presbyterian Church where she served as an elder and was a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star 110. She enjoyed being a member of the Flowering Tree Garden Circle and was also active in the local Alzheimer' s support group. Adrienne is survived by sons, Allan Parsons, Paul Thomas Parsons, Jr., Charles Parsons and John Parsons; grandchildren Lenice Parsons Hogan, Denise Parsons, Vanice Parsons Dawson, Jason Parsons, John Kosick, Pamela Kosick, Ashley Parsons, Meghan Parsons, Mallory Parsons, Kelly Parsons and Kayla Parsons, as well as eight great-grandchildren. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 9, 2009, Hyde Park Presbyterian Church. The family will receive guests at the church immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hyde Park Presbyterian Church or Lifepath Hospice of Tampa.