Mary F. Parnell
April 22, 1937 ~ May 21, 2017
Mary F. Parnell, 80, of Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017 at her home. Born April 22, 1937 in Tuckerman, Arkansas, Mary was the daughter of the late Luther Woodruff and Ruthie (Malone) Thomas. Mary was united in marriage to her loving husband, Howard Parnell and he preceded her in death on November 20, 2013.
Mary worked as a book binder at Rand McNally in Indianapolis for many years; she retired in 1999. A loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother, Mary enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her precious grandchildren.
Her sister, Barbara Owens also preceded her in death.
Survivors include her four children, Bobby (Linda) Roach of Indianapolis; Dorothy (Ralph) Lisby of Indianapolis, Ruth (John) Jones of Indianapolis, and Mary E. Allen of Washington; four brothers, H.B. Woodruff of Jamestown, KY, Vernon Woodruff of Indianapolis, Jerry Woodruff of Indianapolis, and Wayne Woodruff of Scottsville, KY; three sisters, Betty Jean Stewart of Indianapolis, Patsy C. Leavell of Indianapolis, and Kay Allison of Paragon; 13 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Mary F. Parnell from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 in chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2017 in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hall. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com where you may share online condolences with Mary’s family.
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She had such great strength in her tiny little body. Me being so tall would always ask her as I towered over her “when are you going to grow up” and she would just look up and give me a smile. She had such love for her family. The memories will last forever. Rest In Peace and know you are loved.
Theresa
I love you grandma. Fly high with the angels, papaw, Iona, Tina, great grandma and Aunt Barb
Grandma we didnt talk everyday or see each other every day but yo u knew that i loved you and i knew that you loved me.. You tought all of us girls how to be a good person and a good wife. I DONT THINK I HAVE EVER SEEN YOU HAVE A BAD DAY I ALWAYS SEEN YOU VERY HAPPY EVEN WHEN TIMES WAS HARD THANK YOU I HOPE I CAN BE LIKE YOU GRANDMA..FLY HIGH WITH THE ONES YOU LOVE OH AND CAN YOU GIVE MY PAWPAW A BIG HUG AND KISS FOR ME … LOVE YOU GRANDMA .
So sorry that I am in Florida and can’t be there. I really liked Shorty and miss seeing her. I have a lot of happy memories of her and Howard. She is going to be missed by all My condolences to the family.
Jim
We are on our way to see u and it will not be the last time…R.I.P. Love Always your brother Wayne and friend Schevonna.
My thoughts and prayers