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Nellie Parsons Obituary
ELLERBE, N.C. — Nellie Dawkins Parsons, 85, of Ellerbe, passed away Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016 at her home.
Mrs. Parsons was born Aug. 3, 1931 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late James Monroe and Ida Thompson Dawkins. She was a graduate of Rockingham High School, a member of Rourk Presbyterian Church, an honorary lifetime member of the Presbyterian Women, N.C. Beekeepers Association, Richmond County Beekeepers and the Ellerbe Civitan Club. She had owned and operated Pate's Cleaners in Ellerbe for 30 years. Following her retirement, she opened the Plunder Barn and also owned Village Laundromat. In January of 2016 she was presented North Carolina's highest civilian honor, The Order of The Long Leaf Pine. She was also honored as a Fellow of the Civitan International Research Center.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Pate Franklin Parsons; a grandchild, Christopher Parsons; great-grandchildren, Kayla and Cameron; siblings, Martha Ann Rushing, Alma Louise Dawkins, James Linwood Dawkins, Ruth Armijane Haigler, William Oscar Dawkins, Nedham Harold Dawkins, Richard Curtis Dawkins, Clyde Paul Dawkins, Mary Edith Ray, Harvey Rufus Dawkins; and an infant brother.
Surviving are her children, Susan Slate of Cordova, Tennessee , John Parsons (Betty) of Ellerbe, Connie McLendon (Ronnie) of Ellerbe, Ed Parsons (Donna) of Ellerbe; grandchildren, Jennifer Cipriani (Matthew), Kellee Edlin (Shane), Maari Clements (Claiborne), Monroe Parsons, James Parsons (Denise), Joni Parsons, Catelyn McLendon, Jason Parsons and Wesley Parsons (Courtney Holmes); great-grandchildren, Zoe, Joshua, Debriah, Braxton, Miriam, Cooper, Grayson Pate, Jade, Noelle, Julian, Carli, Alex, Matt and Halle.
The family will see friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Carter Funeral Home in Ellerbe and at other times at the home.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Rourk Presbyterian Church with the Rev. John Stone and the Rev. Donnie Davis officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Rourke Presbyterian Church, Building Fund, c/o Tommy Kennedy, 148 Lakeshore Drive, Rockingham, NC 28379.
Condolences may be made online at www.carterfuneral.net.
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Tony Ray
May 19, 2022
She will always be my Number One Aunt. I will miss the Hug.
Sue Dawkins
September 19, 2016
She was a wonderful lady. She will be missed by all.
So sorry for your loss.
Tara and Scott McGowan
September 10, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs .
Robert and Linda Davidson
September 9, 2016
What a special lady that was filled with goodness and love. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. So sorry for the loss of such a kind woman.
Gwen and Ruby
September 9, 2016
We are thinking and praying for Nellie's family. We loved her dearly and looked forward to visiting with her. She was such a big part of Ellerbe and will be missed so much.
Jo Ann Clark Starling
September 9, 2016
So sorry for you loss,pray God would bless each and everyone.
Sue Dockery
September 8, 2016
Prayers for your strength during now and later.
Dave Baucom
September 8, 2016
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Joyce Edge
September 8, 2016
What a great lady. She was such a treasure to Ellerbe, and will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers to her family.
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