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Funeral: 1 p.m. Monday, June 27, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 11 a.m. until the hour of service on Monday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Powers Cemetery
Anita Kay Parish, age 71, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Wednesday morning, June 22, 2016, at her home in Flora.
Anita was born May 1, 1945, in Salem, the daughter of Johnnie and Ruby (Lee) Cantrell. She married Rodney Ray Parish on November 18, 1988, in Marion, Kentucky. He preceded her in death May 23, 2014. Over the years, Anita worked as a waitress at the Ranch Steakhouse in Flora and was a cook and cashier at her daughter’s restaurants in Orchardville and Wayne City. She was a member of Pleasant Mound General Baptist Church in Xenia and will be lovingly remembered as a “Tough Old Bird”.
Anita is survived by her children: Diane Vest (Ralph) of Johnsonville, Sandy Baker (Mike) of Keenes, and Daphne Urbanski (Frank) of Xenia; step-children: Rodney “J.R.” Parish Jr. (Emily) of Xenia, Sandra Morales (Perry) of Pleasant, TX, and Cecil Eugene “Buster” Parish of Flora; 15 grandchildren: Heather Stephenson, Melanie Brookman, Ashley Rightnowar, Casey Baker, Thadius Urbanski, Desiree Pursley, Justin Parish, Quaden Noblet, Justin Holden, Levi Holden, Colton Holden, Tori Holden, Eathan Parish, CJ Parish, and Ginger Parish; and 10 great-grandchildren: Nathan Rector, Samantha Brookman, Mikenzie Alvis, Shaley Rightnowar, Londynn Pontious, Memphis Pontious, Ayden Pursley, Alex Pursley, Jaden Parish, and Gavin Parish; and a very good friend: Joyce Watson. Her dogs, Sherry, Abbey, and Angie along with her cats and a goose were also a very special part of Anita’s family. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a brother: Eddie Cantrell, and a grandson: Joshua Baker.
A funeral service for Anita Parish will be 1 p.m. Monday, June 27, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with visitation from 11 a.m. until the hour of service on Monday. Interment will follow in Powers Cemetery, Xenia. Memorial donations may be given to Clay County Animal and Rescue Shelter (CCARS) or to Daphne for the future care of Anita's pets and these donations will be accepted at the funeral home. To share a condolence with the family, visit www.frankandbright.com.
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My sympathy to the family of Anita Kay. May God give you peace and comfort.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I sure did enjoy Anita. Prayers for you all.
Had the pleasure of talking with Anita in our discussions about Gilda's Club and how she was doing. When I talked with her in May, she was upbeat and pleasant although still undergoing chemo. Never had an opportunity to meet her personally but she was so sweet on the phone. Debbie
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of you mom. I always loved to hear her tell tales and her laugh was contagious. Hugs and prayers to the family she loved oh so much.
I so loved Anita Kay, she was always a trooper!! I will miss her , prayers for the family during this difficult time.
Thinking of you and your family. .she was a sweet lady and will never be forgotten. ..hugs
May God comfort you all in your time of need.....condolences to all..
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Anita. I have many fond memories of Anita, as far back as the 1970's. She always made some kind of teasing comment to me, when we would run into each other. I will remember her as a happy person. My thoughts go out to her loving family.
so so very sorry for your loss.. she is not in pain now and happy.. God bless you all...
I am sorry for your loss. Anita put up a good fight. It's good she is no longer in pain. She was a nice friendly lady, and I'm glad that I had the pleasure of knowing her. She made you feel good with her upbeat personality. She is in God's hands now, and even though she will be missed here, she will walk the streets of gold up there.
Samantha we are so sorry for the loss of your Great Grandma. You and the rest of your family are in our prayers and thoughts. May you find inter peace and comfort in the days ahead. If you need something get ahold of me. God bless. Love you
So sorry about Anita. She was a sweet lady.
I am so sorry for this families loss. I will always remember Anita Kay as a happy and feisty lady!! Thinking of you all!
I am so sad to hear this sad news. Anita was a classmate and I always enjoyed seeing and visiting with her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
We are thinking of all of you. So sorry for your loss!
Deepest condolences to Diane, Sandy ,Daphne on passing of your MOM.. always smile on her face and a contagious laugh..may you all find great comfort in memories made & times shared... and knowing she is free of any pain..glad that our paths crossed...God bless
Sure did love this sweet lady. She was so good to Mom, Sheryl and I. We will miss her kindness and laughter! God bless
My condolences to the family of Anita. She was a friendly, likable neighbor, and a fighter. May the good memories of your loved-one bring peace and comfort to each of you.
Diane we are so sorry for your lost. Your family is in our prayers.
I have fond memories of our times together when our kids were small we had a lot of fun. Rest in peace Anita Kay you was a sweet lady!
We were so sad to hear about your Mom's passing. She was always such a hoot to be around. She always had such good stories to tell and was always doing so with laughter and love. Daddy always thought a lot of her and always said she was one heck of a good cook! She was always so good to us kids and so much fun. We hope all her good memories bring you comfort and even some laughter during this difficult time. She will be forever in our hearts. Love Charlotte ,Scott & "Boscoe"
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family. I (Sharon) went to Flora High with Anita, she was a sweet person. Blessings
Thank you so much for thinking of CCARS for Anita's memorial. We are working to save as many animals as possible and all memorial donations will go directly toward medical expenses for the animals in Clay County.
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