Sherlynn Parrish Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

"Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also." John 14:1-3 Sherlynn Parrish transitioned peacefully on May 18, 2022. She was born on April 2, 1946 in what is now Riegelwood, NC to the late Bessie Bowen Graham (Walster) and George Smith. She was the eldest of eleven children. Two brothers preceded her in death. After graduating from East Arcadia High School, she moved to Washington, DC for greater employment opportunities where she met and married the late Lester Parrish. From this union, they welcomed a son the late Karl and a daughter Kyaan. In 1968, Sherlynn accepted Christ and joined Free Gospel Deliverance Temple where she served as a member of the Choir and the Pastor's Aid. She was a dedicated servant of the lord and remained a faithful member until illness prevented her attendance. Sherlynn loved children and spent countless hours as a parent volunteer at Leckie Elementary School. She chaperoned class field trips and assisted with school fundraisers (especially the bake sales). She also provided in-home afterschool childcare for many. Sherlynn was employed with the D.C. Public School System. She later retired due to her husband's decline in health. Sherlynn had many hobbies. Some of which included working in the garden, cooking, doing word search puzzles, collecting pens, watching Judge Judy and the Price is Right, and baking pound cakes and pumpkin bread. In September 2020, Sherlynn's health started deteriorating after her transplanted kidney of 30 years began to decline. After fighting a good fight God rewarded her wings after succumbing to related kidney complications at George Washington University Hospital. Cherished Family: Husband Lester (DECEASED), Son Karl (DECEASED), Daughter Kyaan Parrish; Bonus Sons Michael (Paula) Parrish and Mitchell (Vanessa) Parrish, all of MD; Bonus grandchildren: Rachel, Michael III, Jar'Dan, and Jordin and a Bonus great-grandchild Nate; Honorary Children Melva Coles, Jazmine Knight, and Tyrone Washington. SIBLINGS: Tracy (Rita) Bowen, Warren Graham, Ardis "Ann" Gabriel, Marvin (Iris) Graham, Lindsey Graham, Janice (Douglas) Bellamy, Jeffrey (Glenda) Graham, Rodney (Creola) Graham. A Host of Other Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Other Relatives, and Friends.

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Sherlynn Parrish

April 2, 1946 - May 18, 2022