Maggie Henderson Parris | | Date of Birth: | November 27, 1920 | | Date of Death: | June 27, 2009 | | Service Date/Time: | June 29, 2009 3:00 PM | | Service Location: | Bethlehem Union Church | Services: Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday at Bethlehem Union Church with the Rev. Bobby Davis and John Abrams officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Union Church Cemetery. | Visitation: The family will receive friends at Harley Funeral Home & Crematory on Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. | Obituary: Maggie Henderson Parris, 88, of 759 Isle of Pines Circle, died Saturday, June 27, 2009 at Self Regional Medical Center.
Born in Spartanburg County, she was a daughter of the late Landrum and Etta Suttles Henderson.
Ms. Parris was preceded in death by a son Carroll Tillman Parris of Trenton, NJ.
Surviving are two sons: Robert Parris of Pauline, SC and Lee Parris of Simpsonville; two daughters: Margaret A. Stepp of Waterloo and Norene Barrett of Donalds; a sister Ethel Rudicill of Cowpens; and many grandchildren.
The family is at the home of her granddaughter Angie Nicks, 5341 Highway 25 South, Ninety Six, SC.
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Condolences | | Post Condolence | | Eric L. Puckett RN BSN, South Carolina | | To the Family,
I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to you at this time. I did not know Mrs. Parris, but I learned of her through her children and grandchildren at Self Regional Healthcare. My prayer is for the family. I pray that you all will find comfort with each other and through the Word of God. God is your present help in times of sorrow and distress.
Sincerely,
Eric L. Puckett RN BSN | | | | Dianne C. Tucker and Ralph, South Carolina | | I am honored to be able to extend our condolences at this time. Heaven has certainly gained another Angel..Again, we are humbled to have had the opportunity to serve the Lord with Ms. Parris and hear, as well as see, her bold Love of the Lord shining at every opportunity she had to speak. She never failed to share her personal testimony of Blessings in her lifetime that God gave her..And she was always one to encourage us to Look to God when we needed answers for our life. What a living inspiration she has been too so many over the few years that we've known her..She never failed to raise her hand in Praise and Thanksgiving to her Savior for his steadfast love and fellowship...May the family be comforted to know that one day they will see her again,in God's presence..She has earned her wings and crown, and she will wear them well..I pray that the family will keep her loving memories close so it will fill the void that's left behind, today and tomorrow..for Love is Everlasting and a precious Gift from God, Love never dies or leaves us..Praise the Lord for her life and celebrate it, daily, for the time she was allowed to share it with you. Save your tears for sad times, this is a happy time for her and one she has sought for quite awhile now. She is finally at the place she has sought to be for so many years..God has given her the much needed rest she so well deserves..God Bless you each one as you pass thru this time, God will keep you I'm sure, as this was her hearts prayer for you and your life, always. Love and Prayers always, Dianne and Ralph Tucker
PS>>I can still see her raising her hand in Praise, today, and I can see her standing to her feet to give yet another loving Praise and Thanks to God for his steadfast love and strength throughout her life! What a Grand Memory of Ms. Parris, I will always cherish those times we shared...
To her caregiver's: Times weren't always easy, I know..but God will Bless you for the time you have vested in her well-being! She | | | |
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