Parnell, Evelyn Jordan

Evelyn Jordan Parnell, age 78, died Monday, December 13, 2010 at her residence. Born August 11, 1932 in Darlington County, she was the daughter of the late Marion Jordan and the late Belle Stuckey Jordan. Evelyn worked in the textile industry and the Gay-Ann Convenience Store in Lamar. She loved her grandchildren and enjoyed working in her yard. Mrs. Parnell was a member of Newman Swamp Southern Methodist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Lynn (Paul) Fata of Bishopville, two sons: Philip Parnell, Rip (Brenda) Parnell all of Lamar, grandchildren: Tara (Mike) Wilkerson, Ryan (Susan) Hill, Brook Parnell, Bryant Parnell, Nichole (Cody) Smith, Zachary Parnell, B.J. Munn, Brittany Munn, Paul Fata, Jr. and great-grandchildren: Victoria Wilkerson, Hannah Wilkerson, Michael Wilkerson, Jordan Parnell, Roxi Smith and Bradley Munn, a brother, Lewis Jordan of Lamar, sisters: Louise Bradshaw and Carol Jordan, both of Lamar. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elijah “Red” Parnell, a brother, W.L. Jordan and a sister, Judy Lawrimore. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Tuesday evening at Belk Funeral Home, LAMAR CHAPEL. Funeral services will be held at Newman Swamp Southern Methodist Church at 3:00PM on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 with burial following in Newman Swamp Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home, Lamar.