Betty Jean Parrish

Betty Jean Parrish, age 90, of Lakeland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2026.

Born on May 30, 1936, in Nashville, Betty was the beloved daughter of James Henry Mathis and Jimmie Lou (Clanton) Mathis. She lived a life defined by faith, hard work, kindness, and an unwavering love for her family.

Betty devoted many years of service as a cook at Green Leaf and Lakeland Villas, where she was known for her dedication and caring spirit. She was a faithful member of Camp Creek Missionary Baptist Church and found great joy in worship and fellowship with her church family.

Above all, Betty cherished her family. Her greatest happiness came from caring for those she loved, often expressed through the meals she lovingly prepared. She never met a stranger and always welcomed others to her table. Whether cooking a family dinner or baking one of her special cakes, Betty found joy in bringing people together and making them feel at home.

She will be remembered for her warm heart, generous spirit, strong faith, and the countless memories she created with family and friends. Her legacy of love, hospitality, and devotion will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Betty will be deeply missed and forever treasured by her family, friends, and all whose lives she touched.

"Her children arise up, and call her blessed." — Proverbs 31:28

May her memory be a blessing to all who knew her.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Jack Parrish; son, Curtis Lee Bolling Jr.; daughters, Delores Dianne Bolling; great granddaughter, Tailor Chaney; son-in-law: Danny Earl Gaskins; brother: Jay Henry Mathis, John Mack Mathis, Gary Mathis, Charles Mathis, Jimmy Mathis, Larry Mathis; sisters: Shelby Jean Bailey and Hazel Stone and father of children: Curtis Bolling, Sr.

Betty is survived by her daughters Judy (Jerry) Mullis of Lakeland, GA, Betty Lou (David) Chaney of Naylor, GA, Shanna Gaskins of Lakeland, GA; grandchildren, Angie (Alex) Adair, Amy L. (Timmy) Allen, Wayne “Fatcat” Gaskins, Jennifer Young, Clint (Jessica) Mullis, David “Little Man” Chaney Jr, Leigh Ann (Lee) Gray, Denny Ray Chaney (Lacey Paulk) Chaney and great children: Garrett, Hayden, Aubrey, Carter, Madelyn, Erin, Emily, Pacey, Jordan, Dylan, Colby, Tait, Jonathan Gray; sister: Mary Alice Stone of Lakeland, GA and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial following at Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com. The Parrish family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Lakeland.