Elaine Allen Parrish Obituary
The world bids farewell to Elaine Allen Parrish in Raleigh, North Carolina, born in Smithfield, North Carolina, departing on April 20, 2026 at the age of 77. Elaine leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Rev. Joseph Alton Allen and Sallie Williford Allen; and her siblings, James E Allen (Jimmy), Joseph H. Allen, Sr. (Tommy) and Sallie Jean Allen.
She is survived by: her former spouse Charlie Parrish; her sons, Christopher (Colleen) and Anthony (Susan); her grandchildren, Ella, Keegan, Declan and Olivia; her sisters, Margie Allen and Carolyn Davis; and her former husband Charles Parrish. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family kindly requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Boys & Girls Clubs of Wake & Johnston County (https://wakejohnstonbgc.org) or Garner Lions Club (https://www.e-clubhouse.org) in Elaine's name.
