Irene Kniphfer Parrish

Mrs. Irene Kniphfer Parrish, age 90, entered into rest on Thursday March 19, 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Bobby L. Parrish.

She is survived by her loving children, Russ (Myra) Parrish and Becky Parrish Cole; grandchildren, Kevin (Lara) Brown, Claye (Catherine) Mack, Amanda Booth, Ray (Julie) Parrish, Jeff (Lene) Cole, Madison Parrish Holley, Hayley Cole (Cody) Webb, and Collin Parrish; twenty great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; and brothers, James (Kelly) Kniphfer and Otis (Mary Ann) Kniphfer.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Parrish was preceded in death by her parents, John E. and Mozelle L. Kniphfer; daughter, Terrie Parrish; infant son, James Cleon Parrish; great granddaughter, Nora Mary Parrish her brother, Fred Kniphfer; her sisters, Sally Kniphfer Portwood, June Kniphfer Ramsey, and Maggie Kniphfer Marsh; and her sister-in-law, Joan Parrish Rhoades.

Mrs. Parrish was a longtime member of Warrenville First Baptist Church. She dedicated her life to caring for others through her career as a nurse, a profession she took great pride in. Prior to nursing, she worked as a seamstress, demonstrating her strong work ethic and attention to detail.

She found great joy in traveling, camping, and fishing alongside her beloved husband. She also enjoyed trips to the beach, gardening, shopping, cooking, and spending time reading her cherished recipe books. Above all, she was a loving and compassionate woman who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

A funeral service honoring her life will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday, March 23, 2026, in the chapel of Jackson Memorial Funeral Home, with Rev. Arthur Zawislak, Rev. Dwayne Anderson, and Dr. Walter Pym officiating. The interment will be private.

Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the funeral home.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Mrs. Parrish's caregivers; Sha Hall and Tarina Englrum. Also, Dr. Bleakley Chandler for his excellent care through the years.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Samaritans Purse or The Shriners Hospital.

Jackson Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with these arrangements.