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Sheila “Shirley” Parrott, 65

Sheila “Shirley” Parrott, 65, of Fleming Island, FL passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022.  Shirley was born in Belfast, Ireland to the late Albert Sewell and Ellen Martin.  While living in England, she met her current husband who was stationed there in the United States Air Force.  His military career took them to North Dakota and Virginia before settling in Indiana.  She moved to Clay County 15 years ago.  Shirley began her 30-year career with Walmart while living in Virginia.  She loved going to the beach and being with her family, especially her grandchildren.  She did all the kid things with them – bowling, going to the movies, anything they wanted to do.  Family always came first for Shirley.  She also crocheted many blankets for family and friends.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Bert Sewell; and mother-in-law, Barbara Peacock.  She is survived by her current husband of 32 years, Richard “Rick” Parrott; two sons, Craig Walker (Lee Ann) and Michael Parrott; one daughter, Kerry Gnadinger (Carl); three sisters, Elizabeth Moulton, May Taylor, Elaine Simpson; four grandchildren, Kaden, Cameron, Cael, and Ryleigh; as well as many other family members and friends.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made in Shirley’s memory to the American Heart Association, https://www.heart.org/donate.

Arrangements are under the care of Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2335 Sandridge Road, Green Cove Springs, FL  32043.  Family and friends may share their condolences at: www.RHRFH.com 904-284-7720

  • Pat Gnadinger

    The 1st time we met Shirley, she was very beautiful & engaging with her Irish/English accent. She & I laughed over each of us being hard of hearing in one ear & then how funny it was trying to position ourselves at the table so our good ears were close to each other. At that time she was my son Carl’s future mother-in-law. He could not have found a more loving, kind, talented, interesting, or beautiful lady as a mother-in-law. Our family enjoyed holiday & vacation time with Shirley and Rick. We were sorry they had moved to Florida because we would have loved to have spent more time with them. Shirley loved the beach, the sun, the warm sand, bicycling. We will always have fond memories of her & will miss her greatly. ❤

    With love,
    ~ Carl & Pat Gnadinger