Celebrating the life of
Newell Turner Parr
May 07, 1927 - August 05, 2006
NEWELL TURNER PARR
Mrs. Newell Turner Parr, 79, died Saturday, August 5, 2006 at Azalealand Nursing Home. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was a retired educator, having worked with the Chatham County School System and the Royce Reading Center. She attended Pape School and graduated from Savannah High School and Agnes Scott College. She earned her Master’s degree in English from Armstrong State College.
She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, a former Docent with the Flannery O’Connor House and a member of the Froebel Circle. She was a member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, the Fellowship Sunday School Class and the Monday Afternoon Circle at the Church. She also served as a children’s Sunday school teacher and the church librarian. Her early years were spent at Independent Presbyterian Church.
She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, John M. Parr.
Surviving are, four daughters and sons- in- law; Rev. Bonnie Parr Philipson and Rev. Jim Parr Philipson of Tigard, OR; Jackie Parr Verner and Timothy Verner of Mableton, GA; Newell Parr Bowman and Warren Bowman of Kansas City, MO; and Amy Parr Henneman and Ted Henneman of Savannah, GA; her son and daughter- in- law; Dr. Frank M. Parr and Beth Stalder Parr of Savannah, GA; a sister, Mary Turner Buchanan of Decatur, GA; eleven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Tuesday, August 8, 2006 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at 11 a.m. at Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church with burial in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park.
Remembrances to Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, 429 Abercorn St. Savannah, Ga. 31401
FOX AND WEEKS FUNERAL DIRECTORS HODGSON CHAPEL
Frank, Amy, Carol and families ... I am thinking about you and have your family in my prayers during this heartfelt transition. Take care of each other. Suzy
- Suzy Buelvas, Savannah, GA
To all the Parrs, My thoughts and prayers are with you. You had a great mom who was a blessing to all of us. Hope
- Hope Felton-Miller, Cincinnati, OH
Amy and Ted-- We are thinking of you, and you are in our prayers. Ansley, Mark, Maddie, and Joseph Dauenhauer
- Ansley Dauenhauer, New York, NY
Amy and Teddy: Our deepest sympathies. I will always remember your Mom's elegance and grace. She was a true southern lady. May the days and months ahead bring you sunshine and peace. Our thoughts are with you! Love, Andrea, Bobby, Alexandra and Caden Clark
- Andrea and Bobby Clark, Richmond, VA
Frank, Amy, Carol and families ... I am thinking about you and have your family in my prayers during this heartfelt transition. Take care of each other. Suzy
- Suzy Buelvas, Savannah, GA
To all the Parrs, My thoughts and prayers are with you. You had a great mom who was a blessing to all of us. Hope
- Hope Felton-Miller, Cincinnati, OH
Amy and Ted-- We are thinking of you, and you are in our prayers. Ansley, Mark, Maddie, and Joseph Dauenhauer
- Ansley Dauenhauer, New York, NY
Amy and Teddy: Our deepest sympathies. I will always remember your Mom's elegance and grace. She was a true southern lady. May the days and months ahead bring you sunshine and peace. Our thoughts are with you! Love, Andrea, Bobby, Alexandra and Caden Clark
- Andrea and Bobby Clark, Richmond, VA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
