The sunset for Sister Josephine Parrish was on October 26, 2023. She was born on November 22, 1935, in Sparta, Georgia to the late Lymon Jones and Lena Collins Jones. A union of boys and girls were born in the Jones family; Henry Lee, Augustine, Adolphus, Ben, Ella Mae, Frank and Sarah Gay (all deceased). She was educated in the Hancock County (Ga) public schools where she received her high school diploma. Sister Parrish was a faithful member of the New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. She served as President of Mission #2, a member of the #1 Choir and a Sunday School Teacher for over 40 years.

"Mom" as she was affectionately called by many was loving, kind, generous, gentle, and family oriented. She helped anyone and everyone in need and was the kind of person who gave her last to help better someone else's life. She was also humorous and loved to do her "special" dance for her children and friends to make them smile.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Parrish, who she was happily married to for 30 years; She leaves to love and cherish her memory; three sons, Emmett Jerome Pitts (Arlene); Ashton Corbi; Robert Corbi, two daughters, Lisa Mitchell Woods (Ben); Natasha Corbi (Nick). Six grandchildren, Lakimmy Robinson (Corey); Miranda Secundino, Harmoni Corbi, Heaven Corbi, Ashton Corbi, Jr. and Chase Corbi; three great grandchildren, Cory, Jr., Korizma and Zacoya and four great, great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, God children and very special friends.

Ms. Parrish of Lakeland transitioned Thursday, October 26, 2023. A visitation will be held Thursday, November 9, 2023 at New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church - 1321 N. Webster Avenue, Lakeland, Florida 33805 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. with the Celebration of Life to follow.