Morganton, North Carolina
Velva Parrish
1948 — 2023
Velva Parrish, 75, of Morganton, NC, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Born in Randolph County, NC on April 13, 1948, she is the daughter of the late Thomas Franklin Lambe and Velva Merline Culler Lambe. Velva was a Christian. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. The was an avid thrift shopper and an excellent cook. Velva was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend who will be missed by many. Mrs. Parrish is survived by her children, Tracey Smith (Chad) and Christopher Parrish; grandchildren, Kirsten Payne, Lauren Smith, Kaden Miller, Skylar Ramsey, and Isaiah Ramsey; great-grandchildren, Solen and Fynlee Payne; siblings,...