Lillie Mae Parish of Tucson passed from this earthly life on Wednesday July 29, 2014, at the age of 83. She retired from Southern Pacific Railroad and was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ.
She was born October 11, 1930, in Newcomers Town, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband Bill of 48 years, her brother John Rector and her sisters Lottie Rector, Mary Paton, Ruth Rector and Della Broyles. She is survived by her children Debra Jean (Robert) Roberson of Tennessee, William Edward (Judy) Parish, Jr., of Louisiana and Walter Eugene (Harriet) Parish of Tucson, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her brother Bryce Rector and sisters Thelma Mock and Martha Rhodes.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Homestead on 18th, Tucson, Arizona, c/o Walter Parish, 6161 E.Speedway, Tucson Az 85712.
Graveside services will be at South Lawn Cemetery at 2 p.m. August 5, 2014.
