Celess Elizabeth Harriet Watts Parnell Obituary

We announce the death of Celess Elizabeth Harriet Watts Parnell (West Monroe, Louisiana), who passed away on November 9, 2026, at the age of 97. Celess will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Celess Elizabeth Harriet Watts Parnell to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James Melvin Watts and Cammie Creola Watts; her husband Clinton Algie Parnell; and her daughter Christy Denise Parnell Justus. She is survived by: her daughter Celia Marie Parnell James; her grandsons, Jeremy Scott Rowdon (Mari) and Darren Carl Justus; and her great grandchildren, Jayden Rick Rowdon, Teneil Jade Rowdon, Dayton Charles Johnson, Denver Clint Johnson and Linden Parnell Justus.

Visitation was held on Friday, November 13th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe (1321 N 7th St, West Monroe, LA 71291). A funeral service was held on Friday, November 13th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home (1321 N 7th St, West Monroe, LA 71291).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to New Iona Presbyterian Church in loving memory of Celess.