Joyce Merlynn Parish Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on August 18, 2025, at the age of 81, Joyce Merlynn Parish of Gentry, Arkansas passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joyce Merlynn Parish to pay them a last tribute.
In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Joyce leaves behind and her impact on the lives of her loved ones. Though Joyce may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the memories held dear by her family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Merlyn Zumwalt and Bernice Saunders (Weaver). She is survived by: her husband John Martin Parish; her children, Jena Michelle Krein (Robert) of Gentry, AR and John Michael Parish (Geannine) of Gentry, AR; her grandchildren, Amanda Krein, Bethany Jenks, Carmen Puryear, Kevin Parish and Megan Parish; and her great grandchildren, Leela Puryear, Lincoln Puryear and Adelaide Krein-Brown.
