Marlene Louise Parnell

DENISON
Marlene Louise Parnell, 77, of Denison, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at her home. She was born May 13, 1939 in Coeur-D’Alene, ID to Marvin Oliver Amell and Ethel Marie Prosser Amell.
She attended school in Coeur-D’Alene, ID. Marlene moved to Las Vegas, NV where she was introduced to and soon after married Edwin L. Parnell on August 19, 1954.
Marlene was a housewife, raising her and Edwin’s three children. She also was the CFO of her husband’s business, Ed’s Spraying Service. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Denison, a member of the American Legion Lakesite Post 231, and a member of Gate City Chapter 77, Order of the Eastern Star.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Denison, TX. Chaplain Mike Hermanson will officiate.
Marlene is survived by her companion, Gary Johnson of Pottsboro, TX; son, Rick Parnell of Denison, TX; five grandchildren, Sam Masters, Kristi Parnell, Jessica House, Phoebe Seber and Olivia Parnell; 17 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Linda Seitz of Anchorage, AK and Terri Gessner of Coeur-D’Alene, ID. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ed, in 2009; daughter, Pam Parnell; son, Kenny Parnell and sister, Betty Jean Olafson.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Legion Lakesite Post 231 133 Army Ave. Pottsboro, TX 75076.
Condolences may be registered at www.johnsonmoorefuneralhome.net
Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson-Moore Funeral Home