Patricia Gayle Parrish

Mrs. Patricia Gayle Parrish, 67, of Wrightsville was embraced in the arms of Jesus on Friday, November 13, 2026. She was born on September 10, 1959, in Swainsboro to the late Woodrow Jackson Williams and Doris Lee Tapley Barrow.

Gayle was preceded in death by her parents.

She served the Lord faithfully and embodied the love and compassion of Christ to everyone she came into contact with. She worked alongside the love of her life, Floyd or “Ol’ Man” as she affectionately called him, for 52 years to nurture a Christian home for her three girls. She loved spending time with her grandkids and great grands. She would light up anytime she Face Timed “her Lylah.” Her time was spent praying for others and helping meet the needs of everyone around her. Unless it was Friday night, at which time she would be found in her recliner, watching “Her Boys” play some football and telling the referees how to call the plays.

When she wasn’t spoiling her grandkids, she enjoyed sharing and making memories with her sisters and daughters. She would not hesitate to pray with them or for them at a moment’s notice, any time, day or night. She will be remembered as one of the most beautiful souls by an endless number of family, friends, and loved ones.

Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Floyd Parrish of Wrightsville; daughters, Angela Connell (Anthony), Lisa Burns (Mitch), Crystal Lee (Bryan) all of Wrightsville; grandchildren, Buster Connell (Danielle), Matthew Connell, Albert Connell, Larissa Thompson (Matthew), Becky Dougherty (Travis), Lizzie Burns, Cleant Ryan, Nathan Ryan, Ayden Hall, Ian Ryan, Kynley Hall; great-grandchildren, Lylah Thompson, Sierra Connell, Lane Connell, Ginnie Connell, Charlie Connell, Oaklie Connell, Cassidy Connell; sisters, Kathy Hadden, Ginny Renfroe (Ricky); several nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at Kite Church of God with Reverend Tom Akins and Reverend Jamey Toler officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until time of service.

Interment will follow in Rehoboth Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Matthew Connell, Albert Connell, Nathan Ryan, Cleant Ryan, Todd Douberly, and Johnny Colston.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com.

Chapman Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements for Mrs. Patricia Gayle Parrish, 67, of Wrightsville.