Cecelia June (Phillips) Parnell

Cecelia June Parnell, age 92, of Knoxville, Tennessee, reached her heavenly home on Sunday, June 15, 2025. She is now reunited with her husband of sixty-nine years, Paul Parnell. She was a dedicated member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. She taught Sunday School for many years. She loved crocheting and presented over two-hundred afghans to various people and groups. She was an avid gardener and took great pride in the many flowers she planted each year. She was a loving mother and a devoted wife who loved her family with all her heart.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband; mother, Princess Phillips; father, John C. Phillips; and seven siblings.

She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Parnell, as well as many special nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Carson Memorial Park in Scott County, with Rev. Joseph Williams officiating. Honorary Pallbearers are Bobby Williams, Robby Williams, Bill Robinson, Jacey Robinson, Rodney Russell and Duane Wright.

This Obituary is provided as a courtesy of Jones & Son Funeral Home and West-Murley Funeral Home.

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