Doris G. Parsons

Doris Smith Parsons, 78, wife of James E. “Papa” Parsons, passed away, June 20, 2013 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 25, 1934 in Hurricane, WV, the daughter of the late, Carl E. and Victoria Mae Miler Smith. She attended Hurricane High School and graduated from Marshall University with a Bachelor of Education. A former Cabell County teacher, Doris loved working with young people. She was affectionately referred to as “Mama Parsons” by Cabell Midland High School track and cross country teams because of her constant support and encouragement, volunteering at every home meet. She was also an enthusiastic supporter of Marshall University athletics, belonging to the Big Green and sidelines Clubs. Doris and her husband traveled to many places, spending winters in Hawaii and Florida and venturing as far as Alaska. An avid Bridge player, she always found somewhere to play even when she was far from her Bridge Clubs at home. She made many lifelong friends through the game that she loved for over 50 years. Doris also loved to garden and usually started her day out among her many flowers. What was most important to her was her family and she will be forever loved and missed by them. In addition to her husband, she leaves behind one daughter, Deborah Lou Parsons of Proctorville, OH; two sons, Rusty Parsons and his wife, Cheryl and their two daughters, Jennifer and Kelly of Milton, WV and Coach Chris Parsons and his wife, Kimberly and their two daughters, Candice and Jessalyn and one great-grandson, Caleb James Parsons all of Huntington, WV; two sisters, Mabel Smith Bailey (Tom) and Sue Smith White (Kenneth) both of Daytona Beach; one brother-in-law, Timothy Parsons (Sandra) of Huntington, WV; two sisters-in-law, Carol Parsons Moore and Linda Parsons Lafon both of Barboursville, WV; three special aunts, Garnet Keyser Hawkins of Huntington, WV, Margaret Miller Davies of Charleston, WV and Betty Miller Litton of Hurricane, WV, a special cousin, Mary Lou Campbell of Huntington, WV and a large extended family that she adored. A Celebration of Doris’ Life will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, June 30, 2013 at Pea Ridge United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Gary Shepard officiating. (casual attire acceptable). A Gathering in the Fellowship Hall with refreshments will follow the service. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions be made to Hospice of Huntington. Henson & Kitchen Mortuary is caring for the Parsons Family. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting

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Doris G. Parsons

August 25, 1934 - June 30, 2013