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Selma Parrish Upton
June 7, 2010
Mrs. Selma Parrish Upton, 86, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2010 in Century, FL.
Mrs. Upton was a native of New Orleans, LA, and a resident of Byrneville, FL for most of her life. She was one of the first ladies to work for L & N Railroad, a seamstress for many years, a former employee of Vanity Fair Mills, a writer for the Tri-City Ledger, a healthcare giver and attended the Bethel Temple Holiness Church. Preceded in death by her two Husbands, George Dallas Parrish, and Raymond Upton, a Daughter, Nelda Faye Parrish, a Granddaughter, Terri Lynn Smith, a Brother, and two Sisters.
Survivors include: a Son, Prentis “Pep” and Ann Parrish of Cantonment, FL; a Daughter, Wanda Parrish Smith of West Palm Beach, FL; 2 Grandsons, Corey Parrish of Cantonment, FL, and Robert Smith of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; a Granddaughter, Cindy and Chad Rolin of Wellington, FL; 6 Great-Grandchildren, Brooke Parrish, Blaze Parrish, Sarah Clarke, Adam Clarke, Dylan Smith, and Zachary Smith; a Sister, Nola Agerton of Milton, FL; and numerous Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron Carnley officiating.
Burial will follow at Byrneville Cemetery
Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 8, 2010 between 6:00 and 8:00 P.M. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
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5 Responses to “Selma Parrish Upton”
I had the privilage to care for Mrs.SISter Selma in her last days of life!! I went to church with her when i was just a lil girl I can still remember watching her play the piano , she was the one that inspired myself to learn how to play!! Her and my grandmother were good freinds she will be greatly missed !!!What a wonderful women but now i know she is not suffering no more !!
What a wonderful woman and such a great example! She is not hurting or suffering anymore, and praise God for that! May God comfort her family in their time of sorrow.
What a special lady she was!!!! My husband and I had the privilege of being her pastor for about 15 years. She was such a blessing in our lives and those of our children and grandchildren. Bethel Temple won’t be the same without Sis. Selma occupying her place on the pew and the piano bench. Can’t begin to tell you what a blessing she was to our family. We will miss her, but know that Heaven is sweeter with her there.
To the family….I know your hearts are aching right now, but know she is in the place she has worked for all these years. We are praying for all of you!!!
truely a wonderful lady, she was like a grandmother to myself and my brother she watched us grow up at Bethel Temple Church. she will be missed by not only actual family members but also her extended family through the church.
Sis. Upton was a precious and unique caring person. She will always remain a sweet memory to me. May each of us leave behind such a legacy as the one she has left. We are the poorer for her leaving, but Heaven is richer for her being there. We loved her much. May God Bless her family.