Barbara J. Parish Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Barbara J. Parish of Reliance, Tennessee, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Barbara left this world on March 26, 2025 at the age of 81, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Barbara J. Parish or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Thurman Coy Parish and Susie King Parish Sr.; and her sister Bess Parish Ross. She is survived by: her children, Stephen Bates (Debbie) and Leanne Page (Douthitt); her grandchildren, Tasha Bates, Stephanie Bates, Caleb Staton, Patrick Myers, Kaitlyn Page, Olivia McCann and Sophia McCann; her great grandchildren, Briana Lewis and Bryson Lewis; and her siblings, Mary Parish Brooks and Thurman C. Parish Jr..
Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 1st 2025 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM and at 12:00 PM. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, April 1st 2025 at 12:30 PM at the Hiwassee Union Baptist Church Cemetery (3220 TN-30, Reliance, TN 37369).
