 The Whitewright Sun Friday, April 28, 1916 pg. 2 After an illness of many months, Miss Ella Parrish passed away at her home in Kentuckytown on Wednesday afternoon. Her death was not unexpected to her relatives. Funeral services were conducted at the residence Thursday afternoon by Rev. F.L. Young of Cleburne. Interment was in the family lot at Vittitoe cemetery. Miss Parrish was a native of Gallatin, Tennessee, but came to Texas with her parents when a small child. She had lived in this immediate community for many years and was a well known character to many. She was a cultured, cultivated woman, well read on many subjects. In her younger years she taught school and was rated as an able teacher. She was a devout member of the Christian church and lived a devoted Christian life. She is survived by the following brothers and sisters: T.N. Parrish, Miss Lula Parrish, and Mrs. J.C. Fatherly of Kentuckytown; and Joe Parrish of Sherman. The Whitewright Sun Thursday, September 11, 1930 pg.1 Miss Leila Parrish, 68, member of a pioneer family and a native of Grayson county, died at her home in Kentuckytown, 3 miles west of Whitewright, Monday morning at 1:45 o'clock, following an illness of several weeks. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jos. M. Parrish, who came to Texas from Tennessee before the War between the States. For a number of years, she taught in the public schools of Grayson County, and at one time was a member of the Whitewright public school faculty. She was an active and loyal member of the Church of Christ, active in the service of the sanctuary as long as she was physically able - a member who could be counted on, in attendance, in worship and in service. Never by word or deed did she offend anyone, but she was a friend to all, especially to those in trouble or distress. The funeral service was held this Thursday afternoon at the late residence, conducted by Elder F.L. Young, of Dallas, formerly pastor of the Church of Christ here, assisted by Elder C.C. Merritt, pastor. Burial was at Vittitoe Cemetery, where her parents and other kindred sleep. The deceased is survived by a brother, J.M. Parrish; and a sister, Mrs. H.R. Eatherly. Guy Hamilton of Whitewright is a nephew. The late T.N. Parrish, who was a merchant at Kentuckytown for more than 40 years, was a brother of the deceased. Vittitoe Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable,
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