Ava Burke Parrish Obituary
The memory of Ava Burke Parrish (Murfreesboro, North Carolina), who passed away on August 12, 2025 at the age of 72, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the vast expanse of eternity, Ava shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Ava farewell, her loved ones carry with them the precious gift of her memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.
She was predeceased by: her father Henry Willard Burke; and her aunt Pat Sawyer. She is survived by: her husband Cecil Parrish; her siblings, Jeff Burke of Colerain, Mike Burke (Wanda) of Nags Head and Stacey Burke Hill of Danville, VA.; and her mother Reba Hawkins of Harrellsville. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to Murfreesboro United Methodist Church, 301 East High Street, Murfreesboro, NC 27855 or online by (https://www.tmcfunding.com). Donate to Murfreesboro United Methodist Church - In Loving Memory of Ava Parrish Help donate to a community fund created by the family Donate Now (https://www.tmcfunding.com).
