Mary PARHAM

Mary Frances Davis Parham was born on August 20, 1929 in Cottonton, Alabama to Eldora Newsome Davis and Lawrence Davis. Mary Frances was the youngest of 12 children (all her siblings preceded her in death). She moved to Cincinnati, OH in 1938 where she lived with her brother Charlie Davis and his family.

In 1950 Mary Frances joined in holy matrimony to Bradford Theopolis Jeneal Parham. From their union was born 5 children Larry, Lynette, Darrell, Deborah, (who preceded her in death), and Denise.

Mary Frances came to know Jesus as her Savior as teenager and later rededicated her life to Christ at Second Baptist Church under Pastoral leadership of Herbert Holmes. She later joined Corinthian Baptist Church under the Pastoral leadership of Kazava Smith where she served as a member of the United Choir and the Missionary Society until her health began to fail. Her serving was not confined to the to the Church only but she would present fruit baskets to those having a hard time during the holidays and from her kitchen she fed many hungry people. Mary Frances would have a listening ear and a word of wisdom to share with whoever made their need known.

Mary Frances was a loving Mother, a faithful friend and a caring neighbor. All who knew her would say she was a very strong willed person who wanted to do what was right. She worked at University Hospital for over 20+ years, starting off in the dietary department and retiring as a unit clerk in the ER. She loved to sing the hymns and would strike up a tune at the drop of a hat. Even while in the hospital battling pneumonia you could hear her singing as you approached her room. If you would sit with her long enough you would hear her talking about how good God had been to her and if He called her today it would be fine. On April 1, 2014 God called Mary Frances and she closed her eyes in death and opened them in the presence of the Most High.

She leaves to mourn her death and cherish her memory Norman (Gwen) Parham, Larry Parham, Lynette Crosby, Darrell Parham and Denise Cargile. Three grandchildren Nicole Parham, Phillip Cargile II, and Elizabeth Cargile. Her eldest niece Fannie Johnson of Phoenix City, AL and a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Friends and Family are invited to the Visitation (9am) and Funeral (10am) on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Peace Baptist Church, 652 Rockdale Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229.