Presley Kate Parham

February 27, 2006 - December 23, 2021

The Branch at NPW

3800 N. Big Spring St

Midland, Texas 79705

Wednesday 12/29, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Golf Course Road Church of Christ

Thursday 12/30, 1:00 pm

Resthaven Memorial Park - Midland

Thursday 12/30

Presley Kate Parham, 15, of Midland, passed away from a sudden illness on Thursday, December 23, 2021 surrounded by her family in Ft. Worth, TX. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 from 6:00PM-8:00PM at The Branch at Nalley-Pickle & Welch, 3800 N. Big Spring, St., Midland. Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 1:00PM at Golf Course Road Church of Christ with burial to follow at Resthaven Cemetery.

Presley was born on February 27, 2006 to Trent and Dana Parham, joining her older sister Paytan. She attended Midland Classical Academy from kindergarten on, where she found many of her closest friends and developed a well-balanced love/hate relationship with learning and homework. Presley loved animals, especially horses and dogs. She spent many hours on horseback and with her beloved puppies. She had many varied interests, most of which revolved around people She loved camp at TBarM, volunteering at ASK on Thursday afternoons with her first grade friends, volunteering at the theater as a Symphony Belle, Young Life campaigners lunches, babysitting and dogsitting. She was all girl and spent much of her time shopping, with her friends, swimming, watching TV and coloring, playing Just Dance, and getting her nails done with her sister (always with flair). Presley was a loyal and true friend who loved her people fiercely. Presley’s greatest gift was her smile, which she gave freely and wholly to bless those around her. She truly lit up any room with her contagious joy, which was undeniably the light of her Savior shining through her.

She is survived by: her parents, Trent and Dana Parham of Midland, TX; sister, Paytan Parham of Midland, TX; grandparents, Robert and Gail Parham of Gladewater, TX and Roy and Janet Shrode of Midland, TX; aunts and uncles, Shannon and Derek Garland, Daron Shrode, and Devin and Cynthia Shrode; and cousins, Jackson Garland, Savannah and John Bare, Brittany Garland, Katie Shrode, Becca Shrode, Macsen Shrode, and Melody Shrode.

Pallbearers will be Daron Shrode, Devin Shrode, Derek Garland, Jackson Garland, CJ Lowery, Michael Brandon and Blade Brandon.

Honorary pallbearers will be her Midland Classical Academy class of 2025.

The family suggests memorials be donated to Midland Children’s Rehabilitation Center or Ski Apache Adaptive Sports.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.

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Trent and Dana, I never had the honor of meeting Presley, but I know that she's the daughter of wonderful parents. I am so sorry her earthly life was taken from you so young. I'm praying that you will eventually know a peace that truly surpasses understanding...God provides that.

Trent and Dana, you guys have our thoughts and prayers on today and the days to come. We pray God wraps his loving arms of comfort, love and understanding around your family and hold you guys tight during this difficult time. We love you all and will continue to hold you up.🙏🏽💕

Trent and Dana, my heart hurts for your loss of sweet Presley. I was truly blessed to get to know her and work with her. To see her push and overcome and learn to love the water. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of her life. She will always be part of mine. I am lifting you up in prayer.

Gone too soon!

Our prayers are with each of you during this time. May God hold you and wrap his blanket of grace around you.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

May you feel God’s abundant love & peace as he embraces your family in the difficult road ahead. Treasure your wonderful memories to help ease your pain.

Trent, Dana, and Paytan, I'm sending you guys all my love and prayers. Please know I wanted to be there today. Trent, and Dana thanks for allowing me to get to know Presley and watching her grow up. Thanks for the two amazing young ladies you raised. Paytan, there's so many words I want to tell you, it's hard to say right now. I will send it to your Dad in due time. I wish I could give you all a huge hug. Presley, It's gonna be hard not seeing you on the mountain and not seeing you in the first day of school pictures on Facebook. I cannot thank you for what you have done for my life. You were the spark of light I needed to get moving again. As I hope I made some for you too. Thank you. Your friend, Bryant

Dear Parham Family, I’m so very sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine what you are feeling but I know you have comfort in Our Lord. Presley is beautiful and made such a positive impact on many people. My prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Again, I’m so very sorry. Love Tami and Jeff Burton

Dana, Trent and Paytan and Family, Presley will always be a beautiful light in the hearts and minds of all who were given the gift of knowing her. She radiated a beauty both inside and out that was such a God-given blessing to each of us. I pray you feel the salve of God’s Love on your broken hearts and Jesus’ healing embrace as you mourn the loss of your precious girl. Praying you feel loved and held. With love, Susan Byerly

So sorry we will be out of town and cannot make it to sweet Presley’s service. Our hearts are just breaking for you guys! We are praying that the Lord will wrap His arms around the whole family and give you peace. Love you guys!

Continued prayers for God to hold and carry you through each day.

Gary and I are praying that you and the entire family will feel God’s loving and comforting arms around you. We are so very sorry about Presley!

Presley’s light shines for all to recognize her courage, friendship, and love. Best skier ever❤️🙏❤️!

In memory of Presley Parham, Roy and Laura Bowling lit a candle

Trent and Dana, our hearts are broken for you and your family. We are praying for all of you. May God Bless you all. Dennis & Judy

We love you so much Parhams and saw Jesus in Presley every time we were in her presence. We mourn with and for you. The sweet mighty Lord comfort you.

In memory of Presley Parham, Jana and Harvey Cobb lit a candle

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.