Vinita Parsons Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Vinita Samuels Parsons, 92, of Bellflower, California, passed away of natural causes, peacefully at home, surrounded by all of her children, on 10 April 2020. She was born to parents Dora Seagal Samuels and Henry Cohen Samuels, on 16 July 1927 in Seattle, Washington. She enjoyed She loved knitting, having started when she was ten years old. She established 'Oh say can we knit'- a knitting club. She loved reading, playing board games like Boggle and Scrabble, and solving crossword puzzles. In retirement she and her husband Floyd traveled extensively in their motor home throughout the U.S. and Canada. Vinita and Floyd R. Parsons were married for 37 years. Together they raised 3 children: Ann Matthews, George Waller, and Gary Waller. Vinita’s favorite saying was “Life is uncertain, eat dessert first!” She did volunteer work at polling places during elections, served as treasurer for her homeowners association, and knitted slippers, caps and sweaters for charities. As a volunteer at the library, she tutored an ESL student. Her Favorite song was Puff the Magic Dragon, and her favorite recipes were chocolate walnut fudge, Thanksgiving turkey, and coleslaw salad. Here children’s fondest memory is seeing her knitting slippers, and then giving them to family and friends as gifts. As well as, hearing her cheerful, optimistic voice echoing through the house. Vinita is survived by Ann Matthews, daughter, George Waller, son, Gary Waller, son

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Vinita Parsons

July 16, 1927 - April 10, 2020