Mary Lou Parrott

Mary Lou Parrott, of Knoxville, age 86, passed away peacefully at home on December 18, 2017. Mary Lou was born and raised in Oneida, TN. At an early age, she felt a special calling from God to help those in need. She attended Berea College and Tennessee Tech earning Business and Education Degrees. She married Gene Parrott on November 8, 1952. Mary Lou taught Adult Basic Education in Knoxville and served Christ with the church library, youth group, grief support, Evangelism Explosion, Angelic Ministries, and community service. Mary Lou was a faithful support for family and friends. She enjoyed studying the Bible, gospel music, gardening, and cooking. She will be remembered for her humble unconditional love for all. Close to her heart was John 11:25. “I am the Resurrection and the Life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die.” Preceded in death by parents, Reason and Mary Thomas of Oneida; brothers, Roy Orlando Thomas of WV, Orville Lee Thomas of Oneida, and Orison Maynard Thomas of Olive Springs; and granddaughter, Rachael Lauren. Survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Gene Parrott; daughters, Carolyn Parrott and Diane Parrott; grandson, Daniel Gene Parrott and wife Chelsea; sister, Chrystal Hart of AR. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 30, 2017 from 10 – 11 am with the memorial service to follow at Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home, 2300 Adair Dr. Interment will be private at Greenwood Cemetery. Donations may be made to The Missions Ministry at Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, 701 Merchants Dr., Knoxville, TN 37912. Condolences may be offered at www.berrylynnhurst.com