Rebecca Hawkins Parrott
July 23, 1933 ~ August 6, 2005
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Rebecca Zean Hawkins Parrott, 72, of 126 Dix Creek Road #2, Leicester, died Saturday, August 6, 2005, following a brief illness at the Brian Center in Weaverville.
Mrs. Parrott was born in Buncombe County and was a daughter of the late Daniel L. and Glee Daves Hawkins. She was married to Marshall L. Parrott who died in 1994. She was retired from Gay and Taylor Insurance Adjusters. For most of her life she was an active and dedicated member of Corinth Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and served on numerous committees.
The members of Corinth Church were special to Mrs. Parrott.
She was also very active in the community and she served as president and caretaker of the Dix Creek #2 Community Center.
Surviving are her son, Steven Marshall Parrott and his wife Angie; two granddaughters, Brooke Parrott and Kyleigh Parrott, and her sister Joy Hawkins all of Leicester.
A funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Revs. Ricky Townsend and Charles Surrett officiating. Burial will be at Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Alex Carraway, Charles McAbee, Barry Bowlin, Buddy Cutshall, Larry Carr and Doug Metcalf.
Her family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home and suggest that memorials be made to the Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 61 Dix Creek Road #2, Leicester, NC 28748.
The family will be at Mrs. Parrott’s home and expresses sincere appreciation to the staff of the Brian Center, Weaverville, for the loving care they provided to Mrs. Parrott.
Joy, I have been out-of-town and just saw this bit of news. I am so sorry to hear about your sister. I know how close you were. May God bless you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Inez Alexander
Dear mamaw, I really miss you and I know one day I will get to see you again Love you 4-ever!
Love,Kyleigh parrott <3 <3 <3
WE ARE SO VERY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER AND SISTER AND GRANDMOTHER.SHE WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON. WE LOVED HER.
Sorry to hear of your loss. If there is anything we can do, you know dad’s phone number.
Attended school at West Buncombe with Rebecca. Wonderful Person. Wonderful memories. Peggy
Joy and Family,
I don’t know if you remember me or not, but I went to Blanton’s College with you. I am sorry to hear about your sister. I still have a sister who lives in Leicester. We will be visiting her this Friday through Monday to go to my 45th Class Reunion.
I wish you and your family well and would love to hear from you. I am enclosing my e-mail address.
Judy
Joy, Steven and Family
I am so sorry about your loss. You have my thoughts and prayers and my Love. I enjoyed doing Rebecca’s hair since Jan retired. I also have enjoyed just talking to her and laughing and having a good time. I know she is happy now. My Love to all of you.
Martha Reece
I would like to extend my thoughts and prayers to your family. I had the opportunity to get to care for this special lady at the Brian Center. May God be with you in this time of need.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Lunsford
Know that the Lord never gives us more than we can bear.Remember to look to him and don’t be discouraged. We love Ms Rebecca and she has been a very positive influnence in our christian lives. I know she will be missed by everyone, but have faith in the assurance that she is home,welcomed by the Lord with his opened arms and a very proud mother and father. Greatly missed will be a great mother and wonderful sister and a faithful servant of GOD.
Steve, I am sorry for your loss of your mother. She was a great person. She will be missed.
Brooke, Sorry about the loss of your grandmother. She was a great lady.
STEVE , ANGIE AND GIRLS WE ARE SO SAD TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOTHERS PASSING. YOU ARE GREAT FRIENDS AND WE KNOW WHAT A FINE LADY YOUR MOM WAS AND ALL THE GREAT THINGS SHE DID FOR THE COMMUNITY . IF WE CAN DO ANYTHING TO HELP PLEASE LET US KNOW. MAKE GOD BLESS YOU ALL JIM & BONITA MEARS
I was saddened to learn of Rebeccas’ passing. She was a good neighbor and will be remembered fondly.
I extend my condolences to the family in this time of loss.
We wish we could have known Rebecca
longer,we have only lived here 8 years.
She was a delight to be around, had
so much love to give.
Our love goes out to all her family. She will be sadly missed.
Joy,Steve,Angie and Girls.So sorry about the passing of Rebecca..we will miss her so much.If ever we can be of help to you we are just a phone call away.You will be in our prayers.May God bless you all through this time.Love and Prayers Joe and Frankie Woody
STEVE AND FAMILY,
WE WERE SORRY TO HEAR OF REBECCA’S PASSING. WE’RE SORRY WE DID’NT MAKE IT TO THE VISITATION AND FUNERAL, BUT OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. WE HOPE YOUR MEMORIES WILL HELP GET YOU THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
LOVE AND PRAYERS,
STEVE,SHARON ROBERSON AND FAMILY
Joy,Steve and Family:
You have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Sister, Mother and Grandmother.
We are unable to attend the memorial ervice but our thoughts are with you.
Your loss will be Heavens gain.
Love,
George & Betty Hall
Stevie, So sorry for your loss. Your Mom was always a special person and always spoke to me. If there is any thing that I can do please let me know.
Susan