Adelle Parrott's Obituary
Mrs. Adelle Parrott was born on November 20, 1916 in Henderson, Texas to the late Otis and Ada Hammett. She passed away in Dallas, Texas on March 12, 2011 at the age of 94. She was preceded in death by her husband, George H. Parrott; grandson, Samuel Anthony (Tony) Gilleland; and by her brothers, Alphis (Bill) and Cleo Hammett. She is survived by daughters, Ida Gilleland and her husband Ron, and Ada Elizabeth Ford; grandchildren, Irene Gilleland; great-grandchildren, Amethyst, Montana, and Florence Gilleland; brother, Lonnie W. Hammett; and wife, Mary; sisters, Linnie Brown and Ludie Gale. Also survived by Hayley Gilleland, wife of deceased grandson Tony Gilleland. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 10:00 am at the Restland Wildwood Chapel with Dr. John Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in Restland’s Whispering Waters. Adelle started taking care of the family into which she was born at a young age due to an illness of her mother. She functioned as mother, housekeeper, and cook to the family, including three siblings (one of which was a baby) while continuing her elementary school studies. Her kindness, sacrifice, and caring continued throughout her life. She loved her family unconditionally. She was a faithful, loving wife, celebrating her fiftieth wedding anniversary in 1986. Adelle was a Godly woman rearing her daughters to love God! She was an exceptional cook due to her early training. She thrived on people enjoying her cooking. She loved and raised flowers as long as health would allow. She maintained a sense of humor even after being a shut in. We love her and already miss her gentle nature, caring ways, and positive attitude.
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