Mrs. Nancy Lu Parrish, 77, of LaHarpe, IL passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 2:15 PM at the OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born November 9, 1935 in LaHarpe, the daughter of George F. and Leah Jane Warner Painter. On June 27, 1953, she married Jack L. Parrish in Terre Haute, IL. He preceded her in death on March 9, 2009.

Nancy received a diploma in Medical Assisting and X-Ray Certification. She worked as a medical office assistant for Dr. Hafeez in LaHarpe and for Dr. Bedi in Burlington, IA. She was also a school bus driver and cared for several elderly people.

She was a member of the G.T. Club in Durham, IL, TOPS in Blandinsville, IL and the LaHarpe Union Church and the Kum Join Us class at the church.

She is survived by her special friend, James Pooch Rodeffer of Stronghurst, IL, 3 daughters, Lucretia McPeak and Betty Parrish, both of LaHarpe and Brenda (David) Murphy of Burlington, her daughter-in-law, Diane Parrish of LaHarpe, 2 grandchildren, Amanda Lee Woods and Christopher Braun, 1 step-granddaughter, Jamie Murphy, 1 great-grandson, Colton Woods, 2 step-great-granddaughters, Cody Woods and Olivia Murphy, 1 brother, David (Jean) Painter of Stronghurst, 1 sister, Margaret (Fred) Starr of Spring Bay, IL and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, 1 son, Jim Parrish, 1 granddaughter, Jacqueline Braun, 1 brother, Dale Painter and 1 sister, Leanne Sargeant.

Services will be held at 2:30 PM Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe with Rev. Bruce Goettsche officiating. Burial will be in the LaHarpe Cemetery. Friends may call after 3:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home where the family will meet with friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. A memorial fund has been established for the Union Church Bell Choir or the LaHarpe Fire Department.