Ellwanda S. Parris Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ellwanda S. Parris in Spartanburg, South Carolina, who passed away on September 25, 2024, at the age of 98, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ellwanda S. Parris to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Tom Scruggs and Ruby Blackwell Scruggs; her husband Jesse Willard Parris; her daughter Wanda Parris Reaves; her grandson Robert Wayne Reaves; and her siblings, Cornelia Eaker (Tootsie), Laura Ann Powell and Major Banks Scruggs (MB).
She is survived by: her children, Willard Dale Parris (Pat) of Murrells Inlet, SC, Cary Stephan Parris (Kathy) of Woodruff, SC and Ingrid Parris Calhoun (Bob) of Boiling Springs, SC.; her grandchildren, David Joe Reaves (DJ), Courtney Parris Bond (Sean) and Christie Munn (John); her great grandchildren, Chelsea Cook (Matt), Taylor Nicole Allen, Madison Rose Bond, Cooper James Bond, Jacob Munn and Amber Munn; her great great grandchildren, Elena Rose Cook, Josephine June Cook, Lena Grace Bishop and Rylee James Bishop; and her siblings, Sam Scruggs, Betty Cash, Nancy Ford, Brenda Hoy, Judy Redington and Tom Scruggs. She is also survived by her family, and her big heart for all children.
In lieu of flowers, memorials contributions may be made to First Baptist North Spartanburg, Children's Program, 8740 Asheville Hwy, Spartanburg, SC 29316.
