Amy Victoria Parent
January 8, 1984 ~ May 6, 2009
Resided in:
Mills River, NC
Amy Victoria Parent, 25, of Laurel Terrace Court, Mills River, died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 6, 2009.
A native of Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of William E. and Meliss Howard Parent. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her triplets, Jacob, Jackson and Julia Parent; three brothers, Jonathan Parent and his wife, Ali, of Fletcher, Matthew Parent of Boone, Adam Parent of Cullowhee and her paternal grandparents, Romeo and Pauline Parent of Fall River, MA.
A service will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian conducted by the Rev. Father John Schneider. Interment will follow in Roberts Memorial Park.
A rosary will be said at 7:00 pm Monday at the funeral home on Long Shoals Road with the family receiving friends following until 9:00 pm.
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With our sincere sympathy and fond memories of our times at St. Barnabas. Amy will be remembered always and our prayers are with you at this time.
We share your sorrow and pray for Blessings for Amy and the rest of your family. May He bring peace at this time of need.
Vince & Barbara Indelicato
I remember the first day that the children came to Bell’s school. Amy cried harder than the children did. She called us a couple of times that first morning to see if they were still crying. When she came back and saw that they had had a good day and were happy then she was very relieved. As the years went on and Jackson and Jacob and Julia became more relaxed with other children and Amy became more assured that they were going to be fine, she still would call, on occasion when one or another of the children had a difficult separation upon arrival at school. She was so in love with her ‘babies’.
I will keep those children in my prayers. Hendersonville Pediatrics grieves a loss of a mother and knows that this is not easy for the entire family. All our love at the office and our hearts go out for Julie, Jacob and Jackson, may the good Lord hold their tiny hands through this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. I pray that Julia, Jackson and Jacob always keep their Mother’s memory in their hearts as I know I will.
Our deepest sympathy for your family. Mem and Pep send their sympathy and love for the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you all
My deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Parent family. While it has been several years since I’ve seen Amy I will always have fond memories of our childhood years spent together.
How priviledged I was to briefly know Amy and her precious little brood..I work at CVS Pharmacy and would see these cherubs come in with Grandpa on occasion..What a Blessing! My thoughts & prayers are with you..May GOD’s Wonderful Grace sustain you now and always.
My deepest sorrow go out to the whole Parent Family. There are no words to describe what you are going through, but my thoughts and prayers are with you. We will miss seeing Amy come to First Citizens Bank in Mills River.
Melissa Nottingham
May the Lord give you comfort in your time of need, may you know we are thinking of you and praying for the entire family.
I will never forget playing baseball with her and spending the night all the time!! I have such happy memories with her! I know that God has her wrapped in his arms! May God be with you and your family!
MY HEART IS HURTING FOR AMYS WHOLE FAMILY,MY SON DATED AMY FOR A WHILE.SHE WAS A BEAUTIFUL GIRL AND ALWAYS HELPING ME WITH ANYTHING NEEDED,SHE WAS MY SON FIRST LOVE WE ARE ALL HURTING OVER THIS , FOR THE FAMILY MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AMY WILL ALWAYS BE SPECIAL IN MY HEART MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ! I JUST CANT STRESS ENOUGH HOW MUCH SHE MEANT TO US
Meliss & William…my heart goes out to you both…my prayers have been constant. I just can’t imagine the pain you’re feeling. I hate it for you; you’re both such wonderful people. I pray that God gives you the strength you need now & in the days/years ahead. I pray that you find the right words for the children. I pray that your faith does not waiver, for the Lord loves you dearly. We here at the bank love you too, and wish you the best as you go forward. Please lean on us anytime…we’re here to listen.
I wanted to say im sorry for your loss and say that she is one person that will truely be missed. She was a great person, good at heart, and a great mother. I wish i could have been there more.
Dear Bill and Meliss,
Our hearts go out to you both and the family.Amy was the sweetest young lady,and a wonderful neighbor.Please accept our sincere and deepest sympathy.Thank You for allowing her to be such a good friend to Chris.
Denise and Matt
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Dear Meliss,
My heart breaks for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. The little ones are lucky to have you there to love and support them at this time.
May you always know that you are and always have been special to me.
Love…..Sue
Dear Meliss, Bill and Family,
You are all in our hearts. Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. May the Lord guide and comfort you in your time of need, now and always.
Our love to all,
Kurt and Sue
I just wanted to say to Amy’s family and her children that she will be greatly missed. I didn’t know Amy on a personal level but the whole family gets their medications at the pharmacy where I work and they have always been great customers. Just a wonderful family. I can’t imagine what everyone is going through and I just wanted to let you know that all of you are in my prayers. Something so unexpected, something so tragic. May God get you through this time a sorrow.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Amy was a great girl and will forever be in my heart. She will truly be missed.
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time. God bless.
Bill, Meliss and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Richard and Janet Davio
Parent Family,
To all, I am very very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts. Love, Jim Devin and Kayla Weagle
Bill, Meliss & Family,
Don and I are brokenhearted for you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all.
Cathy & Don Babb
Matt,
I was sorry to hear about your sister passing. I know what you are going thur I lost my sister 6 years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Deborah Roberts
Food Lion-Enka
Dear Meliss and Family,
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you on the loss of Amy. When I saw it in the Herald News, I was so sad. Amy is a beautiful young lady and I remember her as a beautiful little girl. It seems like yesterday that we were all hanging out together and Jonathan and Kristin were in school together. We had lots of fun times when you lived in Swansea. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time. Sincerely, Barbara Corey
Bill, Meliss,and Family: Our deepest sympathy,you are in our thoughts and prayers.God Bless You ,and your family.
To All The Parent Family,
My deepest prayers are with all of you and your family..May God’s blessings be with all of you at this time of sorry and God to lift you up everyday..I work at CVS also and saw all of you with a smile on your faces when you came in..We will all miss Amy’s sweet smile….
Bill,Meliss and family I cannot imagine what you are going through. Its been quite sometime since we have seen each other but I will always cherish the happy family get togethers we had remembering Amy always with her beautiful cheerful smile such a terrible lost for all of you .I pray that God will always give you and the three beautiful triplets an family the strenght you need to carry on in the days and years to come. Our prayers are with you God Bless all of you Love cousin Donna, PaulMatthew, Leonora,and Stephen
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for the family.
We’re so sorry to hear this news, and extend our prayers on behalf of the family. May the hope of Jesus Christ and his resurrection comfort and encourage you.
Dear Melissa and Bill;
Please accept our sympathy on the loss of your beautiful daughter. It is so hard to lose a child. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time.
(I always called you Melissa when you were in Fall River. Your parents were very good to me when I lived on Snell St. many years ago.)
We can not imagine the heartbreak you are feeling over the lose of your Amy. We will pray for your family and the children that the Lord will bring you comfort as you go through this most difficult time.
Mark, Wendy, Brandon, Justin & Molly Bates – St Barnabas Church
We love you and keep you in our thoughts. The girls will be singing for you and your beautiful Amy. Our fondest memories will always include our many joint family outings together – kids asleep in tents or on our living room floor, all happy and laughing! What a blessing you have in all those who love you so much. May you feel, through all of us, the arms of God constantly enfold you!
I am so sorry for your loss. I want you to all know that you are in my prayers.
Love, Uncle Bernie
There are no words that I can write to heal your grief. I just want you to know that we will be praying for you all. With love. Cousin Michele and Dave
Bill, Meliss and family,
Please know that you are in our prayers at this most difficult time. May you feel His presence and know He is there with you.
In His Peace, Bob and Pat
Dear Parent Family,
I am so sorry to hear that this happened. Amy’s light in the world will be greatly missed I only wish I could have enjoyed it more. I know that her wonderful children will continue to shine that light and carry on throughtout life with the same relentless spirit that their mother faced life with. Amy will truly be missed. I will forever miss her.
Jenn Thickitt
We are very sorry for the loss of your daughter, May god bless you and your family.
Dear Adam and all your family,
We were so very very sorry to hear about your sister. Please know that you and your family have been in our prayers. We pray that God will continue to hold you in loving arms through this difficult time. Our prayers and love,
Andy, Cindy, Lindsay and Avery Pettigrew (Ted’s sister, Haley’s aunt and family)
Dear Bill & Meliss + Jon, Matt, & Adam
We know that you are going through every family’s worst nightmare. We have such fond memories of when we lived in Arden and you lived close by on Rockwood. Our families had such fun times together. Amy was a great girl … smart, funny, and tough as nails. You are in our thoughts & prayers. Love, the Schlesingers.
Dear Parent family, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Amy as a wonderful little girl in my 4th grade classroom. Your family will definitely be in my thoughts and prayers.
Meliss and Bill,
I am so sorry for your loss. Amy was a beautiful woman. I am keeping you both in my prayers.
Meliss Bill and Family My deepest sympathy to you. I will keep all of you in my prayers. God Bless You
Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved daughter Amy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Very Sincerely,
Claire & Joe Allard
Brandon and I are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Meliss and Bill
I will always remember Amy as the cute litle girl that gave me many smiles at the ball park. Her passing is truly a shock to me. I pray that your family finds solace soon.
God Bless
Jimm
My sympathy goes out to the whole family. I played softball with Amy for several years and knew Matt through Blue Ridge. Amy was a great person and cared for everyone she met. She will be greatly missed.
So sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. May my prays and thoughts be with you and your family at this difficult time.
Love Madeline and Wayne
Bill & Meliss
I haven’t seen you two in years since my son Dustin played baseball with Matthew. I have kept in touch with Asheville through the newspaper and was very sadden to read of Amy’s passing. She was a great kid then and I am sure she was the same in her adult life. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Dear Meliss,Bill and Family,
Our deepest sympathies are with you and your family. Our prayers are with you and Jacob, Jackson and Julia.
God Bless,
Cindy,Jack,
Jeremy and Shawn
To the Parent Family,
We were deeply saddened by the news of your loss. You are all in our prayers. If we can do anything please let us know. We will always remember Amy with love.
Dear Bill, Meliss, and family. Doyle and I loved watching Matt and Adam during their school years. Chad and Scott,Tosha and Shawna are our grandchildren. The triplets have special grandparents and will be cared for and loved. Nan spoke of them when we visited. We will pray for Amy and all of you. May God Bless this young mother. Doyle and Sandi Belisle
Bill and Meliss, I don’t know if you remember Bob and me. Bill, Coleen and Diane delivered our paper on Norwood Street. There are no words I can say to ease your pain, heart ache, or emptiness. I know the Lord embraced your Amy as he did our Christopher on April 3, 2009. Find comfort in each other. Our most deepest and sincerest sympathy. Bob and Flo Ameen
I will always have such fond memories of Amy…in my sixth grade class and as Neeley’s best friend. What a beautiful smile,loving spirit and giving heart she had. Amy lives on in Julia, Jackson and Jacob and I look forward to telling them stories about their mom. This is such a sad day for many people. God bless the Parent family who will now be raising these precious children. Please call on those who love you for support during this tough time and in the future.
Your family will be in my heart, soul and prayers.
Dear Bill, Meliss, Jonathan, Matt and Adam,
We are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter and sister, Amy. Our hearts are breaking for all of you. We know how much each of you loved her. We always enjoyed our Thanksgivings together and the touch football games. Your family was always an inspiration for us…so much spirit, so much fun, but most of all, so much love and caring for each other and for your friends. Amy will always live in our hearts. We are praying for all of you.
Love,
Ron & Barbara
Dear Meliss and Bill,
We were so saddened to hear about the loss of your daughter.Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Amy’s Family,
Linda and I are praying that God will give you comfort during this sad time. If you need any help with the triplets or anything else, please let us know,because we are family.We love Adam and what he means to Haley, and we are here for you if you need us. We love you.
Bill, Meliss and Family
I am so very sorry for your loss! Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Keep the memories of good times close to your heart. God bless! Pauline Dumais
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Charlotte Morgan
To all the Parent family,
I have kept up with your wonderful family through Matt and Adam at Food Lion, and remember Amy best as a delightful, beautiful elementary school girl when I taught Spanish at Mills River. I feel like I know the triplets well, through the boys who love them so much.
May each of you be held so closely in God’s loving arms and find comfort as Amy lives on in your hearts and through her wonderful children. God bless you.
Bill, Meliss, Jonathan, Matthew, Adam, Julia, Jackson, Jacob, and extended family,
I loved to make Amy laugh. Her whole face would light up! Time spent with her was always a joy… whether we were hiking to a waterfall or riding around in my old, dented car with no A/C and windows that wouldn’t roll down. Conversation always came easy on hot summer days with no radio in the car and sweat rolling down our faces and backs. I sure miss that girl!
Even though we are trying to grasp for a reason for a beautiful life to be cut so short we can all be thankful for those three incredible children she brought into this world and raised with all the love she could give. You are a wonderful family that has always made me feel welcome and loved. I feel the grief that you are experiencing and hope that all of the love, prayers, and happy memories can help ease the pain. There is certainly nothing that can take it away. I love you all very much and I am always here for you.
Love,
ED
Amy’s family and her darling triplets,
I work for a physicians office where Amy was a patient. I want to extend my heartfelt condolences for your loss. Amy was a great woman and mother. She was beautiful inside and out. She had a smile that would light up the room. I’m sorry that she was taken from her children so soon. She deserved so much more…I saw her the day before she passed and told her how much we (the staff) cared for her. The world can sometimes be too hard of a place for kind souls.
God Bless all of you and the children. It will take quite some time for the pain to heal…though it will never be completely forgotten as we will never forget Amy.
Bill, Meliss & Family,
Words can’t express the heartfelt sorrow in the loss of your daughter. May the sweet momories live on in your hearts and in those of her children. God bless.
With deepest sympathy and love, Gayle
Bill, Meliss and Family: On behalf of myself and my mom and dad, I wish to extend our deepest sympathies on the loss of your daughter. I cannot begin to understand the pain that you are experiencing. Know that all of you are in our prayers and thoughts. Fondly, Connie Perry Desbiens, Mr. Mrs. Richard Perry
Parent Family,
No words can ease the pain of losing a loved one, so I’ll share a story that brings a smile to my face when I think of Amy.
Amy was as tough as they come when we were little kids. She played baseball with the boys, instead of softball with the girls. I remember when our coach would stick her in to pitch; the laughter from the other team was audible. The laughs did not last long, because as fast as they would step up to the plate is as fast as she would strike them out.
She was such a special girl, and I will most certainly never forget her.
Prayers and best wishes to you all.
Sincerely,
Robert Wilburn
We were shocked to hear of the sudden passing of Amy. We can only imagine what you all are going through. May the good memories comfort you, and the angels surround Amy and your family with the healing Light of God’s Love. Our prayers are with you all. If there is anything we could do, please ask.
Dominus vobiscum,
Kathy, Jerry and Jonathan
So sorry for your loss. Your in our hearts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Keith and Linda Fedak
The Parent family is in our thoughts and hearts.
Mr. and Mrs. Parent:
My mother, Barbara Eamma, just informed me of Amy’s passing. Even though I only met Amy once, she has always been on my mind and in my heart since she gave birth to her children. My husband and I often inquired about Amy and her kids and prayed that things were going well for her.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and and the rest of the family. If there is anything I can do to help, please let me know.
Susan Eamma-Grandel
I am so sorry for your loss and the difficult time your family must be experiencing. Amy was such a sweet, kind and caring person.
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for your family in this hard time. I will pray especially hard for her children.
Meliss, Bill & Family,
Richard & I are deeply sorry for the loss of your precious daughter. We have fond memories of youth ministry at St. Barnabas when our daughter Katie and Amy were young. May God bless you.
With sympathy & heartfelt prayers,
Richard & Mary Rita Sandoval
As I read this notice this morning, my heart became heavy and sad as I realized Amy was someone I knew. Not well; she and my daughter Ashley were in school together for many years. However, as a mother, my heart ached for the loss of so many she has touched and left behind. While reading her obituary and the comments others have left, I feel I missed out on knowing a wonderful woman. We left Mills River in 2000 and don’t keep up with a lot of folks from there. It was sweet to read some of her former teachers and friends’ comments, showing how truly special Amy was.
I am so saddened and my heart hurts for your loss. My prayer is that God will comfort you as only He can and that you will get to see Amy in heaven and understand why He took her at such an early age. I know it was for good even though at this time that may be hard to understand. Sigh.
I am so shocked and heartbroken for you and the children. Ariel and I will remember Amy: a beautiful, talented, young woman. Ariel really enjoyed playing the clarinet with her and Christina. We both feel for the children and hope that they know their Mommy is in our hearts and prayers and she is in Heaven watching over them. Sincerely, Mollyann Wingerter
Parent Family,
I am so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Miranda
We are very sorry very the loss of Amy. I hope you have very special memories of her through those beautiful childern. We love to hear them out playing and we love it when Bell comes and visits.They are welcome to come over and play with our little horses at any time.
Our Prayers are with your family,
Angela & Mark Hensley
Dear Meliss, Bill and boys,
I can’t tell you how shocked and saddened we all were to hear of Amy’s passing. No words can express the sympathy we feel for you and the family. Please accept our condolances for a terrible loss.
Love, Marion Shaker and family
My sympathy,
Resi Dolbee
I will always think of Amy’s beautiful eyes and shy smile, and such a kind soul.
Amy, you will be greatly missed.
To the Parent family, I offer my sincerest condolences and prayers. You guys have always held a special place in my heart, and I will always remember the kindness of your family.
Peace and love, Laurie.
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Parent Family, Amy will truly be missed. I truly enjoyed seeing her and the children at First Citizens Bank, and as a parent I can’t imagine the pain you’re going through. Please know that your Family is and will be in my prayers.
Ana
My sincere condolences to the Parents. Amy was a wonderful lady whom I was lucky to have met. Best wishes to you and your family.
Bill, Meliss and boys,
I want to offer my deepest sympathies. My best memories of North Carolina always included you guys. I will miss Amy very much. I always thought of her during Thanksgiving and of those beautiful eyes and smile. I think she had special place in her heart for me and I had a special place in mine for her. She was beautiful and I will miss her dearly. My thoughts and prayers go out to you guys. I will look to find Amy in my dreams and see that she is in a much more beautiful place with a smile ear to ear and those eyes shining bright. My best wishes go out to you during this tough time. All our love, Jim and Teresa Eamma
Bill, Meliss and Family,
You don’t know how sad we were to read about Amy’s passing. She was such a lovely person that touched the hearts of all she came in contact with. May our thoughts and prayers be with you all during this difficult time. God Bless.
Bill, Meliss and children,
Our prayers are with you today and all the tomorrows. There are no words to adequately express our feelings for your loss. If we can help in any way, please let us know.
I am a parent of Jacob’s classmate. He is a warm and engaging boy. I have been in his class many times and have been in the presence of his mom. His friends and their parents are extremely saddened and want to help in any way possible. I can’t even begin to imagine your family’s pain.
for the Parent Family
Our hearts are with you .
May the Hearts of Mother Mary and her son Jesus watch over you all and bring you peace at this time.
We Love You
Bill Meliss And Family
I love you, you are in my prayers.We had a lot of good times together our kids were always together at the ballfield are spending the night with each other.Amy always had a special place in my heart. I will miss her coming in the office. God Bless you all, I love all you with all my heart and I am here for you if you need anything. Amy is in the Arms of God.
Dear Meliss,Bill and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss.May God give you the strength to get through this difficult time.Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill, Meliss,Jon, Matt and Adam
We were shocked to hear of your loss! Amy was a sweetheart with a smile that just lit up her face. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you continue to love and raise those precious little children. We have lost touch since our kids all graduated from HS but I will never forget the loving Parent family. God bless and ease your pain in the coming days.
Jim, Tracy, Ryan, Justin and Jamison
Dear Parent Family,
My daughter, Bella, is a classmate of Jacob’s. Jacob is a caring boy and Bella is blessed to have him as her friend. We are so deeply sorry for the loss of your beloved daughter. May the Lord continue to watch over your beautiful family. You are in our prayers.
Debbie Mangone
My condolences to the family, especially the parents, Bill and Melissa.
Paul McCoy
My Daughter Kennedy was in class with Jackson this year and he is such a great kid always smiling. You are such a great grandmother to those children and our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Amy was a true friend to me. I know that in high school I wasn’t in the popular crowd, but that didn’t matter to Amy. She was a sweetheart, a friend that you could count on. She will forever be in my heart and my memories.