Mary Kathryn Parsons

Mary Kathryn “Kaki” Parsons, age 91, of Oxford, MS died peacefully Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Hermitage Gardens with family by her side. She was born April 3, 1928 in Water Valley to the late Joseph James Buchanan, and Katie Mae Moorhead. She worked as cafeteria manager at the Water Valley High School until 1988 when she retired. She attended the First United Methodist Church in Water Valley, where she was a faithful member of the choir and her Bible study group with the friends she dearly loved. After moving to Oxford, she attended St. Andrews United Methodist Church. She loved family, friends, travel, music, life and laughter. For the last three years she was loved by her friend and caregiver, Francis Rockette of Water Valley.

Services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Sunday, September 15, 2019 in the Henry Chapel of Seven Oaks Funeral Home with an informal gathering of friends and family to follow.

Kathryn is survived by two sons, John Randal Parsons (Jennifer) from Memphis, TN, Robby Parsons (Bonnie) of Water Valley; one daughter, Laura Parsons Walker of Nashville, TN; nine grand children; nine great-grandchildren; and daughter-in-law, Carlisle Parsons Wood (Billy) of Oxford, MS.

Along with her parents, Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Oscar Parsons; and one son, Richard Lynn Parsons.

In Lieu of flowers, the family has requested any memorials be made to the charity of your choice.