Wanda Annette Smith Parrish, age 70, of Asheboro passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at her home.
Mrs. Parrish was a native of Randolph county and was born June 8, 1949 in Asheboro, to Herbert Lee and Angeline Pritchard Smith.
Wanda graduated from Asheboro High School and attended church at Whites Memorial Baptist. She was employed for a number of years with the Randolph County Department of Social Services. Wanda enjoyed sewing, taking rides, and going to gospel sings. In addition to her parents, Wanda is preceded in death by her sister, Gloria Smith and brother, Roger Smith.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Harold W. Parrish; son, Daniel Parrish; daughter, Amy Parrish all of Asheboro; sisters: Sue Pritchard of Asheboro, Martha (Charles) Huneycutt of Thomasville, Nina Furr of Asheboro, and her special canine companion, Peaches.
A private funeral service will be held.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Wanda’s honor to the Randolph SPCA, 300 W. Bailey St., Asheboro, NC 27203