Olda Parsons' Obituary
Olda (Keene) Parsons, age 75, of Lewes, DE passed away peacefully on Wednesday Feb.13, 2008 at her residence in Key Colony Beach, Florida. She was born in Fenwick Island, DE daughter of the late Lemuel Augustus Keene and Mary (Kitchens) Keene.
Mrs. Parsons was a graduate of Selbyville High School and Goldey Beacom Business School where she excelled in basketball at both schools. During the majority of her lifetime she was involved with her husband in ownership and operation of the family business of Fishermans Wharf in Lewes, DE. For many years she volunteered with the Beebe Medical Auxillary and she was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church, Lewes, DE. She was known for her green thumb as an avid gardener and enjoyed the local couples club. Wherever she went she especially enjoyed meeting people and always saw the good in everyone.
In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her brothers Erwin and Clarence Keene and her sisters Mary Elizabeth Cameron and Gertrude Ringler.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years Harry Dale Parsons, son H. D. Parsons and wife Ann of Lewes, DE; daughter Keena P. Ross and husband Paul of Delmar, MD; grandchildren Brinleigh, Mackie, Parron, Keara, Parker, Reven and a step granddaughter Sarah; sister Anne Marvel and her husband James of Georgetown, DE, sister-in-law Ginny Keene of Millsboro, DE, and brother-in-law Clayton Ringler formerly of Bethany Beach, DE; several nieces and nephews; and Angie Schuck, the Parson's AFS German exchange daughter, and Angie's husband Rolf.
Funeral Services with Pastor Fred Duncan officiating will be held at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Akins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 2:00 PM, where friends may call two hours prior to services.
Friends may also call at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-9PM. Burial will follow the services at St. Peter's Cemetery - Pilottown Road, Lewes, DE. In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to Beebe Medical Foundation, 902 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958.
online condolences may be sent to [email protected]
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