Janalyn "Jan" R. Parsons' Obituary
Janalyn "Jan" R. Parsons, 89, of Bradenton, Florida passed away October 17, 2015. Jan was born in New Middletown, Ohio on November 9, 1925, to the late; Kenneth and Thelma (nee Henry) Lucas. Jan married the love of her life, Jack Parsons in 1945, after meeting the handsome NAVY serviceman on a blind date. Together, they raised two children. Jan took great pride in being a mother and homemaker, while Jack worked hard in the steel mills of Ohio. They moved to Bradenton in 1990, from New Middletown, Ohio. Jan was the most loving wife, nurturing mother and kindest soul that one could ever know. Her presence here on earth will be deeply missed.
Jan is survived by her husband of 70 years, Jack D. Parsons, of Bradenton, FL, son, Gary (Sheryl) Parsons, of Bradenton, FL, daughter, Colleen Sellers, of Bradenton, FL, grandchildren; Sheri Lester, Scott Parsons, Desiree Brower, great grandchildren; Riley Brower, Emmaleigh Lester and Jacob Lester. Jan was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Robert Lucas.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Skyway Memorial Funeral Home, Palmetto, FL. Online condolences can be made at www.skywaymemorial.com
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