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In Memory

Dian Wilcox (Parsons) - Class Of 1953

Dian E. Parsons

March 4, 1935 - June 21, 2018

McCOOK, Neb. — Dian Eurilla Parsons, age 83, passed away the 21st of June, 2018, at Community Hospital in McCook.

Dian was born the 4th of March, 1935, to Roy F. and Mildred E. (Adams) Wilcox of rural McCook.

Dian was an avid coupon clipper and bargain hunter. She loved gardens and planted many annual flowers and vegetables in her early years. She enjoyed cooking and baking and the special love which easily comes in the gathering of friends and family around kitchen tables. As a young adult, Dian was a teacher which was a special ability she demonstrated all of her life.

Over the years her work was both in and out of the home: she babysat and made many wedding and celebration cakes. She worked in cafeterias for McCook schools and cooked at the Keystone. She retired from the hose plant and later, enjoyed a second retirement from the kitchen crew at Hasting’s Regional Center.

Dian was a scout and 4-H leader when her children were young. She had a special place in her heart for children and children loved her.

Dian is survived by her special friend, Don Norman of Kenesaw, Neb.; daughter, Debra Prescott of Red Wing, Minn.; daughter, Doreen Parsons; and son, Michael “Rock” Parsons, both of McCook; grandchildren, Mitcheal Prescott (Maria Thalacker) and Evan Prescott (Brianna Hayes). all of Red Wing, Minn.; Rachel (Nik) Sunkari of Manasas, Va..; Abigail Parsons of Richmond, Va.; Haley and Jacob Parsons, both of Atwood, Kan.; and great-granddaughter, Lanora Mae Prescott of Red Wing; sister-in-law, Phyllis (Bob) Wilcox of McCook; brother, Dale (Phyllis) Wilcox of Kan.; sister, Dona Hughes of Kan.; as well as many beloved nephews, nieces, cousins, extended relations, and friends. Honorary grandchildren include Ryan Prescott; Matt (Erica) Glebe; Tina (Stephanie) Glebe and Abbie Horton.

She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother, Gary; older brother, Robert “Bob” Wilcox; and son-in-law, Mitch Prescott.

Visitation with family and friends informally gathering will be Friday, June 29, 2018, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home.

Celebration of Life will be 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Wilcox officiating.

Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials may be given in her name.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit our website at www.carpenterbreland.com to leave your condolences for her dearest family and friends.

“Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children.” ― William Thackeray’

 

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