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- [S4] Knoxville News-Sentinel (Tennessee), 12 Jul 2008.
PARRISH, MAGGIE ADA - 90, of Columbia, SC. Mrs. Parrish was born in Corryton, TN, the daughter of the late John Tillman and Lavernia Hatfield Lawson. She received her Bachelor's Degree from Carson Newman and her Master's Degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Mrs. Parrish was a devoted pastor's wife, Sunday School Teacher, and church pianist during her husband's ministries. She was also a first grade teacher for many years. In her retirement years, she was a member of Valley Grove Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, Dr. John C. Parrish, III and wife, Mary of Columbia; grandchildren, Anna B. Parrish, Peter J. Parrish, both of Columbia, Robert M. Parrish of Charleston. She was predeceased by her husband, Reverend J. C. Parrish, Jr., 3 sisters and 4 brothers. A graveside service will be held at 2 o'clock, Saturday, July 12, 2008 at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, TN with Mr. Jerry Loveday officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Gideon's International, PO Box 419, Seymour, TN 37865. Shives Funeral Home is assisting the family. www.ShivesFuneralHome.com (803) 754-6290
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