Bonnie Irene Parish

Bonnie Irene Parish, 85, of Center Twp, formerly of Raccoon Twp., passed away peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2024 in her home surrounded by family.  She was born in Cabin Creek, West Virginia a daughter of the late Willie and Cora Branham.  She was a graduate of Ripley High School in West Virginia. She was a retired medical secretary, working for Dr. Thel Jr. and Dr. Nadler for more than 40 years.  Bonnie was a longtime and active member of the First United Methodist Church of Aliquippa, also the Woodlawn Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star #164, where she was a Past Worthy Matron. She loved traveling on bus trips with her group of friends. West Virginia Proud and a loyal Pittsburgh Pirates fan, she liked playing cards and baking pies. Most of all, she loved her family. 

In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Glenn Parish, a granddaughter; Katie Parish, a great grandson; Grayson Parish; and 4 siblings: Eula Baughman, Claude Branham, Howard Branham, and Neal Branham.

She is survived by her three children: Paul (Debbie) Parish, Evelyn Parish, and Will (Chris) Parish; 2 grandchildren: Melanie Parish and Cody (Karley Barnes) Parish; two great grandchildren: Tyler and Mila; 3 siblings: Dennis (Frances) Branham, Kathleen Kidd and Connie Marshall; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received on Friday, January 12, 2024 from 3pm until 7pm in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa.  Also on Saturday, January 13, 2024 from 10am until the time of Funeral Service at 11am in the First United Methodist Church of Aliquippa conducted by Rev. James Sands and Rev. David Wilson.

The members of the Woodlawn #164 OES will conduct their service on Friday at 6:30pm in the funeral home. 

The family would like to thank Nancy Camp and Jeannie Socci for the care and love extended to Bonnie over the past year.

Private interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Aliquippa 2816 Brodhead Rd. Aliquippa, PA 15001