Sigrit took great joy in her education graduating at a very young age having learned 8 different languages to help her obtain her Master Degree in Foreign Languages. After that she met her future husband Maj. William N. Parish and became a US Citizen where they finally retired to New Bern and eventually opened Parish & Parish Associates Inc. accounting and tax preparation.
She often studied and took great pride in learning and was a licensed Real Estate Broker in NC and also a Licensed Investment Broker in multiple states. When Sigrit set her mind on a goal, she was sure to accomplish it. Her standards of wanting to do more for herself and others was shown on a daily basis.
Sigrit had an infectious smile that would light up a room. Anyone who knew her, loved her. She had a loving and giving heart and would do anything for anyone she met. She didn't have an enemy because she did not let things stand in the way of her friendships. Sigrit believed in forgiving and loving people, and encouraged all she knew to do the same.
She is survived by her sons, Brian Parish (Joelene) and Stephen B. Parish (Gwen); daughter, Michelle Parish-Johnson (Richard); grandchildren, Alyssa and Emily.
No services will be held at this time.
Arrangements are in the care of Cotten Funeral Home.
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