Pearl Allen Parrish

Pearl Allen Parrish, 96, of Goochland, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on June 23, 2024.

Pearl was born on June 11, 1928, to B. Christian and Minnie Allen. She is survived by her three sons, Johnie “Curly” Parrish Jr. (Sharon), Warren Parrish, Bruce Parrish, and her daughter Sherry Lane; her seven grandchildren, Lisa Michele Winall, Heather Leigh Parrish, Christopher Riddle Parrish, Bruce Elliott Parrish, Jr., Shane Douglas Parrish, Brandy Lynn Monge, Tyler Alderman; and her great grandchildren, Jordan Leighann Winall, William Shephard Winall, Brayden Christian Parrish and Evan Carter Parrish.

Preceded in death by her parents, and her loving husband of over 60 years, Johnie Milton Parrish, Sr.

Pearl retired from the Goochland County Public School system where she worked in the cafeteria for over 25 years. She loved interacting with the students. Pearl was an avid dancer, often she could be seen on the dance floors of Kents Store and Fluvanna Lake. She found peace and happiness being outdoors. Her family was very dear to her, and she will be greatly missed.

 A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 27th, between the hours of 6:00-7:30pm at Norman Funeral Chapel, 2982 River Road West, Goochland, Virginia. A Funeral service will take place at Forest Grove Christian Church, 3881 Hadensville-Fife Road, Goochland, Virginia on Friday, June 28th, at 11:00am, with interment to immediately follow in church cemetery.