Roanoke Times
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DATE: THURSDAY, October 28, 1993 TAG: 9310280288
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C2 EDITION: METRO
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OBIT-WILLIS, EVELYN PARSONS
WILLIS, Evelyn Parsons, 72, of Edinberg Square, Roanoke, passed Wednesday,
October 27, l993. She was a member of the Troutville Baptist Church and was a
retired seamstress. She was predeceased by her parents, Benjamin and Viola
Parsons; her husband, Charles Willis; three brothers, Arthur C. Parsons,
Marvin C. Parsons and Earl G. Parsons. She is survived by two daughters and
one son-in-law, Gail A. Willis, Vinton, Debra J. Long and husband Jimmie A.
Long, Boise, Idaho; one granddaughter, Ericca Long, Boise, Idaho; three
sisters, Ruby Parsons Hall, Fredericksburg, Va., Rachel Parsons Bishop,
Moneta., Gladys Parsons Elliott, Roanoke; a number of nieces and nephews and
three special friends, Mrs. Elmer Bass, Mrs. Estelle Robertson, Mrs. Glennora
Galloway. Funeral services will be at the graveside, Sherwood Memorial Park,
11:30 a.m. Friday, October 20, l993. with the Rev. Larry Sprouse officiating.
She was greatly loved and will be missed by many friends. Friends may call
Oakey's North Chapel with family receiving friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 - 9
p.m., Thursday.
by CNB