Joan M. Parris Obituary October 28, 2013 - LeRette Funeral Chapel Inc

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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Joan M.

Parris

December 29, 1948 – October 28, 2013

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Birthplace: Red Oak, Iowa Resided In: Red Oak, Iowa Joan Marie Parris, age 64, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away Monday, October 28, 2013 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Joan was born December 29, 1948 in Red Oak, Iowa the daughter of Gordon and Marcella (Bonham) Shaw. Over the years, Joan lived in Oklahoma and Missouri before moving back to Red Oak in 1980. She worked at both nursing homes as a CMA and most recently worked in the kitchen at Cubby's retiring a couple of years ago. Rumor has it she made the best burrito in town. She was a mom and friend to many she knew. Joan loved spending time with her family, enjoyed watching birds, tending to her flowers, and collecting wolves. Joan was preceded in death by her father, Gordon Shaw. Survivors include her companion of 26 years: Tim Helm of Red Oak; mother: Marcella Shaw of Red Oak; children: Mikal Parris and Joni Brewster of Hastings, NE; David Parris and wife Jody of Emerson, IA; Debora Hall and husband Wayne of Collinsville, OK; Robert Parris and wife Teresa of Red Oak; Rachel Gebhardt and husband Lee of Pleasantville, IA; and Melissa Mills of Red Oak; 20 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; brothers: Walter Shaw and wife Charlotte of Round Rock, TX and Roger Shaw and wife Linda of Red Oak; and many other relatives and friends. Graveside funeral services will be held 2 PM Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at the Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held from 1-2 PM Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel. Family and friends will go to the cemetery in procession. Memorials are suggested to the family. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation:
Date: 10/30/2013 Time: 1-2 PM Comments: Family will be present until going to the cemetery in procession.	Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel 410 N 6th Street Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
Service:
Date: 10/30/2013 Time: 2 PM Comments:	Evergreen Cemetery North 8th Street Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
Burial:
Date: 10/30/2013 Time: 2 PM Comments:	Evergreen Cemetery North 8th St. Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions

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