Edith Parris Bare Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Edith Parris Bare (Abingdon, Virginia), who passed away on May 31, 2025 at the age of 88. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Edith Parris leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Verlin Parris and Helen Annie Parris; her husband Joe B. Bare; her brothers, Wilford and Gene Parris; and her nephew Verlin W. Parris.
She is survived by: her daughters, Kathy Hollars (Richard), Terry O'Quinn (Danny), Kim Harris (Jerry) and Vickie Cornelius (John); her grandson Steve Bare; and her sister-in-law Shirley Parris. She is also survived by six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.