Paula Kay Parrish

Paula Parrish – 66
Of Lakeland, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at South Georgia Medical Center after a lengthy illness. She was born on January 22, 1958 in Columbus, Indiana to the late Jack Melton and Shirley Ann Tucker Melton. Paula was an amazing mother and loved her family, especially her grandchildren beyond measure. She was also an animal lover. She enjoyed shopping and was a member of Camp Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Along with her father, she is preceded in death by her brother, Randy Melton; sister, Pam Melton, Nicholas Earl Parrish, Infant son.Survivors include her husband, Earl Stanley Parrish of Lakeland, Georgia; children: Matthew Paul Parrish (Delaney) of Leesville, Louisiana, Joe Melton Parrish of Lakeland, Georgia, Rebecca Elaine Parrish of Ray City, Georgia; mother, Shirley Ann Melton of Lakeland, Georgia; siblings: Elaine Metts of Lakeland, Georgia and brother, Mark Melton (Dawn) of Baxley, Georgia; grandchildren: Ryan Parrish, Michelle Parrish, Victoria Lee and Roy Dearborn; great grandchildren: Averly Miller, Daryanna Parrish and Lily Jane Lee; best friend, Terry Gray of Lakeland, Georgia; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 14, 2024 in the Chapel of Music Funeral Services, Lakeland. 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.