Sheila Kay Huddleston Parrish

Sheila Kay Huddleston Parrish passed away June 9, 2024 in the comfort of her home surrounded by loved ones. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Allen "Poochie" Parrish, her parents Burl and Lillie Partridge Huddleston of Ovett, MS, her brother-in-law Homer Nichols of Taylorsville, MS, and her step son, Dr. William David Parrish of Gautier, MS. Sheila was a legal secretary for R.L. Willett from the time she graduated until Mr. Willett's death, at which time she started her tax business, Parrish and Associates. She was a long-time member of a legal secretary professional organization where she served as president for a term. Sheila was a member of Florence Congregational Methodist Church, where she served as a Sunday School teacher and founded the monthly newsletter. She enjoyed the fellowship of her church family and sense of community. Sheila enjoyed and loved being with her family and taking care of them especially with her cooking. No matter what happened, she would be at their sides at a moment's notice offering love, support, and wise counsel. Sheila enjoyed traveling to historical sights and always preferred to take the scenic route with her family. Sheila was a lifelong lover of music and enjoyed playing the piano and listening to Elvis on her jukebox. Sheila leaves behind her sister, Wanda Huddleston Nichols of Laurel; her daughter, Hailey Parrish of Glendale: her two step daughters, Tina Parrish Hicks (Greg) of Gautier, and Tara Parrish Clark of Laurel; her daughter-in-law, Jennifer Parrish of Pascagoula, future son-in-law, James Bennett of Glendale, former daughter-in-law, Teresa Parrish of Pascagoula; her grandchildren, Mary "Meg" Salisbury, Kiel Green, Brittany Hill (Andrew), Houston Parrish, Anna Katherine Parrish, Thomas Hicks, Amelia Morgan (Andre), Nyla Parrish, Andrew "Bo" Clark, and Lydia Parrish; great grandchildren, Ahnalee Hill, Liam Hill, Joey Salisbury, Brooklyn Parrish, Autumn Morgan, and Chloe Morgan; as well as other family members and many, many friends. Pallbearers will include Houston Parrish, Thomas Hicks, Bo Clark, James Bennett, Tracy Perrett, and Gene'O Gordon. Services will be held at Florence Congregational Methodist Church Wednesday, June 12, 2024 with visitation at 1 p.m. and funeral at 2 p.m. Memory Chapel will be handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Florence Congregational Methodist Church. To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.

Sheila Kay Huddleston Parrish

December 7, 1951 - June 9, 2024