Memorial services for Karen Jared Parsons, age 58 of Fayetteville, will be conducted Tuesday evening at 6 PM at Higgins Funeral Home with David Bagley and Rev. Tim Smith officiating with burial to follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Parsons passed away Monday morning at her residence.
A native of Lincoln County, Mrs. Parsons was the daughter of Don and Christine Cunningham Jared who survive. She was a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, a retired school teacher where she influenced and molded the lives of children for 35 years. Mrs. Parsons was a member of the Lincoln County Board of Education, the Tennessee Educational Association and a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
In addition to her parents she is survived by her husband Bill Parsons and a son Jared Parsons both of Fayetteville.
Visitation with the family will be Tuesday from 3:00 PM until time of service at 6 PM at Higgins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
33 Comments To "Karen Jared Parsons"
#1 Comment By Brandi Barnes On August 19, 2013 @ 2:56 pm
I was very fortunate to have Mrs. Parsons as my 4th grade teacher. As an adult I look back on that time and recall so many wonderful memories from that year. Bill and Jared, you are in my thought and prayers. She was truly a special lady. I was blessed to know her.
#2 Comment By Wanda Preston On August 19, 2013 @ 3:17 pm
Bill and Jared, Don and Christine,
I am so sad to learn about Karen’s passing. While we can rejoice that she is no longer having to deal with a terrible physical illness and pain, our pain of going on with life without her is so very real and deep. I know that God will be blessing you with His love and comfort through the weeks and months ahead. Know that my love and my thoughts are right there with all of you even though I cannot be present with you.
#3 Comment By Keith Stevenson and Sharon Miller On August 19, 2013 @ 4:37 pm
Bill and Jared, Don and Christine Jared
So sorry for your loss. Karen was a great person and will be truly missed by everyone. Keep your head up and remember the good times you all shared
Keith and Sharon
#4 Comment By Jimmy & Mary Carter On August 19, 2013 @ 4:41 pm
Bill & Jared,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of loss. We are sad for your loss of Karen but relieved that she is no longer suffering and free to be welcomed into Jesus’ loving arms. Know that our Lord knows your pain and with His love you will move through this. Love you, Jim & Mary
#5 Comment By Keith Stevenson and Sharon Miller On August 19, 2013 @ 5:28 pm
Bill and Jared, Mr. Don and Mrs. Christine
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Karen will be truly Missed by Everyone.
Keith and Sharon
#6 Comment By carolyn couchMcneese On August 19, 2013 @ 6:31 pm
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. SHE WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL PERSON LOVED HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS .MAY YOUR FAITH AND LOVE GET YOU THROUGH THIS TIME .
#7 Comment By Kathy Talley On August 19, 2013 @ 7:30 pm
Bill, Jared and Mr. and Mrs. Jared
My heartfelt sympathy to all of you in your loss of sweet Karen. I know you will miss her and the sunshine of her smile in your life. Now, she is smiling down from heaven pain free and knowing she will suffer no more as the angels around her sing. May you receive comfort from those who care and know that God’s hand is always on your shoulder guiding your steps.
#8 Comment By Betty Honey On August 19, 2013 @ 7:37 pm
To Karen’s family, I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter, wife and mother. We went to school together and she was always a very sweet person. We missed her at the reunion and thought about her, wishing her well. I would have liked to been able to attend her service, but regretably will not be able to come. You are all in my prayers. She is resting peacefully in the arms of God and is not suffering.
#9 Comment By Stephanie Sharp On August 19, 2013 @ 7:59 pm
My daughter and I were both fortunant enough to have had the pleasure of being taught by Mrs. Parsons. I had her when I was in the second grade at Highland Rim, must have been when she first began teaching because she still looked as beautiful when my daughter had her at South Lincoln in the 1st grade. She was beautiful on the inside and out and this world will be less one terrific teacher and friend!! you will all be in my prayers!
#10 Comment By Shinar Hurd-Smith On August 19, 2013 @ 8:01 pm
I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to know Mrs. Parsons as she was a fellow educator with my mother. I also was Jared’s tutor in Math many moons ago. I enjoyed her zeal for life and wanting all children to succeed. She will be missed by all that she touched. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
#11 Comment By Dennie & Betty Jo Massey On August 19, 2013 @ 8:52 pm
DON. CHRISTINE BILL JARED. MAY GODS BLESSINGS BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS
#12 Comment By David Ingram On August 19, 2013 @ 10:26 pm
Bill, my condolences to you and your family.
#13 Comment By Dennie&Betty Jo Massey On August 19, 2013 @ 10:49 pm
Don. Christine. Bill. Jared. May god be with you in the loss of your love one You are in our prayers
#14 Comment By Lynda M Croom On August 19, 2013 @ 11:13 pm
Bill, on behalf of myself and Mary’s chapel AME Church, We’d like to offer our deepest condolences to you and your Family. You and Karen are so good to our Church. She will truly be missed. We are so sorry for your loss.
#15 Comment By Vickie Cothren Nixon On August 20, 2013 @ 12:35 am
Karen and I grew up in the CP Church together and also went to school and graduated together. She was a wonderful person. My prayers are with her parents and Bill.
#16 Comment By Brenda Ables On August 20, 2013 @ 12:38 am
Karen was such a fun person to be around. I loved her sense of humor! She was such a great teacher and her impact on the kids she taught will last forever. Please know that she was loved and will be missed by many. Praying for God’s comfort for you all in this terrible loss.
#17 Comment By Barbara (McCool) Hargrove On August 20, 2013 @ 2:03 am
Condolences to you and your family.
#18 Comment By JAMES FRANK BUNDRANT On August 20, 2013 @ 3:29 am
BILL, SO SORRY TO HEAR OFYOUR LOSS.
#19 Comment By Mary Helen (Becker)Welch On August 20, 2013 @ 5:09 am
Bill, I was so sorry to hear about Karen. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and Jared. I know you had many happy years living in “our” house and hope Jared has as many good memories as I do.
#20 Comment By Debbie White Taylor On August 20, 2013 @ 1:00 pm
Bill and Jared,
My thoughts and prayers are with you now. Karen touched so many lives and I for one will be forever grateful for the love and kindness shown to my grandaughter Madison. Karen was her favorite teacher and made such an impact in her life. She will be missed by all…
Debbie White Taylor
#21 Comment By Joyce Marlow Hooper On August 20, 2013 @ 2:56 pm
Bill
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
#22 Comment By Shirley (Bagley) Woodson On August 20, 2013 @ 3:10 pm
Bill, Jared and the Jareds:
So sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
#23 Comment By Mike Skipper On August 20, 2013 @ 3:11 pm
Passing Friend
My heart sank low this morning, when I first heard the news,
someone that I used to know had left us quite too soon.
For me, it’s been four decades, since I saw your smiling face.
The memories of our High School years, through my mind they race.
Your family feels the warmth around them and your presence is still clear.
They close their eyes, they visualize, your smile when you were here.
Remembering times together has a permanent place inside their heart,
And as long as they are in this life, those memories will not depart.
Your family is weeping, quietly weeping, sad but not alone,
They realize your sleep is sweet, that God has called you home.
My prayers are for your family, your husband and your son,
That peace they find, in loving thought, that your suffering is done.
#24 Comment By Bill & Linda Haney On August 20, 2013 @ 3:49 pm
Bill,
Our hearts go out to you and your family during this difficult loss. We know that no words can help ease the pain and loss that you are feeling right now. You are in our every prayer and thought.
#25 Comment By Mary Partin On August 20, 2013 @ 4:57 pm
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. She was such a nice person. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. God Bless. Mary & Teresa Partin, Willie C & Willow Deen McGehee, & Billy McGehee
#26 Comment By Bonnie B Byrd On August 20, 2013 @ 5:01 pm
Bill, my condolences to you and your family.
#27 Comment By Peggy G. Bevels On August 20, 2013 @ 7:29 pm
To the Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss, but I hope that your wonderful memories will help sustain you during this very difficult time. Karen will be greatly missed by not only her family and close friends, but by the entire community, as well.
May God comfort and bless you.
#28 Comment By Amy Osteen On August 20, 2013 @ 7:56 pm
Bill and Jared, I know she fought a good fight. May God be especially close to you at this time as Karen is in the arms of Jesus. Jared, my children found out what it was like to lose a parent this year also, and he was the same age as your mom. Because He Lives, Amy . Osteen
#29 Comment By Tina Peel On August 20, 2013 @ 8:09 pm
Bill & Jared, I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words to comfort at a time like this. My thoughts and prayers are with you & continued prayers are with you through this journey of grief.
#30 Comment By clayton & lynn brown On August 20, 2013 @ 10:31 pm
You and your family will be in our thoughts.
#31 Comment By Debbie Gentry Miahnahri On August 21, 2013 @ 3:23 am
Bill and Jared
Thoughts and Prayers go out to you and Karen’s family. Karen was a very sweet lady. So sorry for your loss.
#32 Comment By Wanda Brown Scott On August 22, 2013 @ 10:19 pm
Bill and family: we are so sorry for your loss. Karen was a beautiful person and a great teacher. I lost my sister in 2010. Debra Maye Brown. They were in the same class together. So now they are our guardian angels looking down on us!!! Karen was my son Dustin’s 1st. grade teacher. He just turned 26. She was a blessing to all of her students. God bless you and your family.
#33 Comment By Rita Franklin Parks On August 26, 2013 @ 3:31 pm
Bill,
Donnie and I are so sorry for your loss.