Wendell L. Parnell

June 11, 1943 - November 6, 2021

Wendell LaReed Parnell , the husband of Nell Parnell of Plantersville, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at the age of 78 while surrounded by his family at home. He was born in Selma on June 11, 1943 to the late Herman "Tom" Parnell and the late Bernice Cooper Parnell. He was a former butcher for Pickering's in Plantersville and a courier for Peoples Bank. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Nell H. Parnell; daughters, Peggy Parnell Thrash (Ted) and Audrey Parnell Grindle (Tommy); grandchildren, Andrew Reid Thrash (Christine Ha), Emily Grace Thrash Ousley (Neal), Victoria Rose Grindle (Colt Perryman), and Cooper Earl Grindle; brothers-in-law, Horace Payton (Sylvia), Mac Jones, and Jack Robertson; sister-in-law, Katie Wilkins (Larry); special cousins, James Parnell and Peggy Parnell Bearden; special neighbors, Brandon and Kimberly Wright; and his loyal dog, Fred. He is preceded in death by his parents, Herman "Tom" and Bernice Parnell; son, Michael LaReed Parnell; brother, Robert Parnell; and sisters-in-law, Shirley Parnell, Esther Jones, and Paulette Robertson. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 2:00pm from the Plantersville Baptist Church with Rev. Earl Watson and Rev. Jerry "Tater" Harrison, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Andrew Thrash, Cooper Grindle, Neal Ousley, Colt Perryman, Larry Wilkins, Troy Wilkins, Jarvis McGee, and Brandon Wright. Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 9, 2021 from 5-8pm at Selma Funeral Home. The family will also receive friends one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church. Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to the Plantersville Baptist Church. Final care and arrangements have been faithfully entrusted to the professional staff of Selma Funeral Home.