Geraldine Howard Parrish, 99, of Big Spring, died Tuesday, March 7, 2017 in a local hospital. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until service time Friday, March 10, 2017 at Garrett Hall at First United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, March 10, 2017 at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Bill Ivins officiating. Interment will follow at Mt Olive Memorial Park.She was born September 29, 1917 in Kaufman County, Texas to E. C. and Ray Wise Howard. She married Jack Parrish in December of 1941 in New Mexico.Mrs. Parrish was raised in the R-Bar Community and graduated from Big Spring High School. She attended Abilene School of Business and graduated as a Certified Bookkeeper. She worked as a bookkeeper and business manager for several car dealerships including Jack Lewis Cadillac, McEwen Motors and Shroyer Motor Company. She enjoyed playing games and family gatherings.She was one of the oldest members of First United Methodist Church and was also a member of Chapter 67 Order of the Eastern Star.Survivors include two sisters, Joyce Howard Bradley and Delores Howard Currie both of Big Spring; and several special nieces and nephews including Nicole Bash, Ann Duncan and husband Buddy, Fran Houser and Raymond Roberts, Jr. and wife, Sue.She was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Lynn L. \Bill\ Howard and John Howard; and a sister, Maxine Howard Roberts.The family suggests memorials to the First United Methodist Church Wednesday Noon Bible Study, P. O. Box 1229, Big Spring, Texas 79721-1229. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences may be made at: www.npwelch.com,
