Mrs. Martha Luella (Butler) Parrish
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Mrs. Martha Luella (Butler) Parrish

  • September 26, 1923 - February 21, 2013
  • Benton, Kentucky
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“Chuck, JoAnn, Marshall, Gene & Boyd, I am so sorry for your loss. "Granny" was such a wonderful person and I know you will miss her. When mom...Read More » ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: Judy Burkeen Mills - Rock Hill, SC

“I am so sorry to hear that Ms Shorty has passed away. Any one who knew her loved her. My prayers are with you I know what it means to lose your Mom. ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: Peggy Rounds - Louisville, KY

“Boyd and Chuck I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: Sheila Harper Garrett - Reidland, KY

“Joann, Marshall, Gene, Charles and Boyd, we are deeply saddened to hear of "shortys passing. we did not get to spend much time with her during the...Read More » ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: Thomas and Glenda Puckett - TN

“Miss Shorty was a very special lady. She always made you feel right at home. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: Joyce Culp Swinny - Benton, KY

“when god call you home he angel now you mom and dad can talk and now you back with Brother Paul we will miss but we will have you in our hearts miss...Read More » ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Donna S Brewer - Benton, KY

“The Suiter Family is saddened for the loss of Mrs. Parrish and our prayers are with the Parrish Family. ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: Wendell Suiter - Odessa, FL



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Martha Luella (Shorty) Parrish, 89 of Benton, Kentucky died on Thursday, February 21, 2013, at Calvert City Convalescent Center in Calvert City, Kentucky. She was a homemaker and member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church.

Born Wednesday, September 26, 1923 in Benton, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Ray Butler and the late Mayme Lorena (English) Butler. She was the wife of the late Paul Edward Parrish.

Surviving are sons, Marshall Parrish (Faye) of Livingston County, KY, Gene Parrish of Cadiz, KY, Charles Parrish of Calvert City, KY, Boyd Parrish (Connie) of Cadiz, KY, daughter, JoAnn Stone (Chris) of Benton, KY, sister, Florence Collins of Benton, KY; 9 grand children; 10 great grand children and 3 great great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by sons, Reggie Parrish, David Parrish, daughter, Ella Parrish, brothers, Charles Butler and Raymond Butler, sisters, Mildred Puckett and Betty Tarry.

A Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at Collier Funeral Chapel located at 211 West 5th St. Benton, Kentucky 42025 with the Rev. Bill Amberg officiating.

Interment will follow in Marshall Co. Memory Gardens, Benton, KY.

Visitation will be held between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at the Collier Funeral Home on Sunday, February 24, 2013.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Marshall County Exceptional Center, PO Box 423, Benton, KY 42025.