Mary E (Livingston) Parrish

Life has many struggles, and with the help of God, we are equipped to overcome the obstacles in our lives. Today is a challenging time in our lives, but we keep hearing a voice that says, “Grieve not for me. To those I am leaving behind, remember the good and troubled times, the laughter, the journey I’ve walked over the years, the exceptional life I lived until the very end. I know that my sudden departure has created a gloomy situation in each of your lives but keep smiling and surely the sun will eventually shine through because death is inevitable. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest, I truly was blessed to live the three scores God promised. Continue helping humanity, like I have always done.

Mary E. Parrish was born October 8, 1946, to the late Evelyna and Joe Livingston, Sr., in Brunswick, Georgia. She peacefully accepted the call from labor to reward on Friday, March 7, 2025. She accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at an early age. She was a faithful member of the Zion Baptist Church and served faithfully as a Deaconess, Sunday School Teacher, Usher, Youth Usher Advisor, and Director of Feeding the Community. She received her education from the Glynn County School System, graduating from Risley High School in the class of 1964. After
graduation, she attended Paine College in Augusta, Georgia. She was employed with Coastal Area Head Start, serving as Director until she retired. After retiring, she assisted with the afterschool program at Holy Band of Inspiration Deliverance Temple. She was a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.

She was married to the late Deacon Coleman Parrish, and the Lord blessed this union with two beautiful daughters.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers, one sister, and a daughter.

She leaves to cherish her memories a loving and devoted daughter, Dana Parrish, Jacksonville, Florida; her grandson, Julian Redd, Augusta, Georgia; her great-grand, Jayden Redd, Augusta, Georgia; her siblings: Kenneth (Doris) Livingston and Cathy Williams; her grand pup: Chance; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Her memory will also be cherished by her bonus children and grandchildren, who were dear to her heart.