Roxanne Parson

Rock Island, TN resident and McMinnville, TN native Roxanne Parson, age 62, was born November 12, 1963 and died September 17, 2026 at St. Thomas River Park following a sudden illness.

A homemaker and member of McMinnville Primitive Baptist Church, she was the daughter of Jerry Hennessee and the late Jeanetta West Hennessee. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by grandson, Wyatt Ezra Parson; brother-in-law, Bobby Gann and mother and father-in-law, Claude and Ophelia Parson.

She was married to Richard Parson of Rock Island, TN on August 28, 1986. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Parson is survived by children, Jared Wayne (Jessica) Parson of Virginia and Amber (Joey) Pickel of Rock Island, TN; grandchildren, Chloe and Sophie Parson and Emryk and Maevry Pickel; sister, Rhonda Gann of McMinnville, TN and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2026 at McMinnville Primitive Baptist Church with Jerry Hennessee to officiate. Burial will follow at New Bildad Cemetery in DeKalb County, TN. Visitation will be Thursday from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at High’s.

Online condolences may be left at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.