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Elsie Taft Parrish

April 24, 1932 - February 9, 2023

Our beautiful Mom, Elsie Taft Parrish, 90 years old has gone to be with the Lord on February 9, 2023. Her smile was like sunshine, had a heart of gold, and genuinely loved everyone. She was a great southern cook (known for her Southern Fried Chicken and Sweet Tea) and was at her happiest with all her family gathered around her dinner table enjoying her cooking. She is a member of Plymouth Baptist Church. She loved serving the Lord in many ministries all through her Christian life.

Elsie was born on April 24, 1932, in Pearson, Georgia to the late Johnnie and Emma Taft. On June 16, 1950, she married Harold I. Parrish on a country porch in Pearson, Georgia. He preceded her in death on April 13, 2017, after 66 years of marriage. She worked most of her working career for Lawyers and Manufacturing as an Accountant. Her last position was Vice President of Parrish’s Country Lad farms (Family Pickle Company) in Sanford, Florida, beside her husband until they sold the business and retired in 1998.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Cathy Parrish Hayes (Bill Hayes) of Fort Pierce, Florida and Karen J. Bowman (Hal Bowman) of Plymouth, Indiana; four grandchildren whom she adored, Carrie Hayes of Florida, Heather Roy (Rhett Roy) of Florida, Heath Bowman (Quinn Bowman) of Indiana, and Ashley Powell (James Powell) of Florida; Eight great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving is her sister, Ann Laura Hughes (Richard Hughes) of Illinois and sisters-in-law, Jenelle Taft and Beverly Parrish, both of Georgia, as well as many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceding her in death, along with her husband were her three brothers, Carlton Taft, Jack Taft, Junior Taft and a sister Wilma Giddens.

Visitation will be held at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, from 11-1 p.m. with funeral services immediately following.

Please click the link below to live-stream the funeral service on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 1 p.m.:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89235869195

Elsie will be laid to rest with her husband, Harold, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2023, in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Adel, GA.

A special thanks for being part of her life’s journey to all the loving caregivers at Miller’s Merry Manor and the Traditions Hospice who gave special care and compassion during her stay.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Traditions Hospice, 1820 E Day Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46545.

Caryn Durski, Funeral Director

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  1. Joda and Beverly Hoeffer says

    February 10, 2023 at 6:39 pm

    Condolences to the Hal and Karen Bowman Family as well as the entire Parrish Family

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    • Karen Bowman says

      February 13, 2023 at 4:43 pm

      Thank you.

      Reply
  2. Becky Noren says

    February 10, 2023 at 7:15 pm

    Our deepest sympathy to the Bowman and Roy families.
    Bob and Becky Noren

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    • Karen Bowman says

      February 13, 2023 at 4:39 pm

      Thank you for your thoughts .

      Reply
  3. Becky Noren says

    February 10, 2023 at 7:16 pm

    Our deepest sympathy.
    Bob and Becky Noren

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  4. Lori Perrin says

    February 10, 2023 at 9:01 pm

    Elsie was a joy. I loved talking to her about cooking and what she enjoyed eating. She was always smiling and loved people. Karen and Cathy my condolences to you and your family. Prayers and hugs🙏❤️

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    • Cathy Hayes says

      February 13, 2023 at 5:03 pm

      Thank you Lori. We appreciate all you did for Mom while in your care.

      Reply
  5. Laura Shannon says

    February 11, 2023 at 8:04 am

    Cathy and family… What an amazing woman Ms. Elsie was. She loved us all as her own. She was a blessing to all. I’m grateful to have known her. Celebrate her life each day… It defeats the hurt. Carry on her “light”.

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    • Cathy Hayes says

      February 14, 2023 at 4:54 pm

      Thank you for your kind and comforting words.

      Reply
  6. Ronald Lee says

    February 11, 2023 at 8:28 am

    Karen sad to see this. We will be thinking of you and your family. Your mom was a great lady by the things I read. That is why you and your family are so special. Praying for you and your family.

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    • Karen Bowman says

      February 13, 2023 at 5:01 pm

      Thank you for your kind thoughts!

      Reply
  7. Shirley Cix says

    February 11, 2023 at 12:48 pm

    Karen, Hal & family, My prayers & deepest sympathy to you all. Hold on to the good memories you have

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    • Karen Bowman says

      February 13, 2023 at 4:55 pm

      Thank you Shirley.

      Reply
  8. Allen and Brenda says

    February 11, 2023 at 5:47 pm

    I am so glad that someone shared this and I happened to see it. Our sweet Elsie has finally left for you eternal home. Words cannot say how much we loved Elsie and Harold. We think of both of them often with fond memories of our time together in Sanford.
    We send our condolences to your family.

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    • Karen Bowman says

      February 13, 2023 at 4:54 pm

      Thank you for your thoughts .

      Reply
  9. Gayle Cox says

    February 12, 2023 at 3:00 pm

    Cathy, we are so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a special lady💔

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    • Cathy Hayes says

      February 14, 2023 at 4:55 pm

      Thank you for your thoughts.

      Reply
  10. Karen Bowman says

    February 13, 2023 at 4:56 pm

    Thank you for your kind words.

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  11. Maria Ousley says

    February 13, 2023 at 9:20 pm

    Our deepest condolences. Always thought the world of her.She was always so very loving. Sending prayers for the family.
    Maria (Ulrey)Ousley
    Marilyn (Ulrey) Perryman

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    • Cathy Hayes says

      February 14, 2023 at 4:57 pm

      Thank you for your comforting words.

      -Karen and Cathy

      Reply
  12. Teresa Campbell Sweeney says

    February 14, 2023 at 7:00 pm

    Karen, I’m so sorry to hear about your mother. I’m thinking of you and hoping your memories comfort you. You will have a beautiful guardian angel and I know she’ll be watching over you all. Wishing you peace.
    Teresa

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    • Karen Bowman says

      February 16, 2023 at 8:45 pm

      Thank you Teresa we appreciate your kind words and thoughts.

      Reply
  13. BILL STAYTON says

    February 17, 2023 at 9:56 am

    So sorry to read about your mother. Sounds like a beautiful lady and has a beautiful daughter. (and son-in-law).
    Peace through happy memories.
    Bill and Ruth

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  14. Jim and Barb (Bick) Cox says

    March 5, 2023 at 11:16 am

    Karen and Hal,
    So sorry to see that your mother passed away. She is in Heaven with your dad singing her praises to her Lord and Savior. May se rest in peace.
    Prayers to you and your family,
    Jim and Barb Cox

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