Marsha Parnell
October 1, 2016
Marsha Caren Sealey Parnell
Marsha Caren Sealey Parnell of Gainesville, Florida, took her heavenly flight from this planet earth on October 1, 2016 at the age of 49 years. She was surrounded by her loving family as they held her hands.
She was born on November 9, 1966, as a twin, in Tallahassee, Florida to Laraine C. Collins and Peter D. Sealey.
Marsha attended Martha Manson Academy, Buchholz High School and Santa Fe College. In the words of her eldest son, Travis Parnell, she loved her family, going to the beach, animals, floating down the river, shooting pool or darts, rock and roll music, country music, watching the Florida Gators and Pittsburg Steelers football games, cooking, fishing, traveling, playing cards, reading best sellers, watching movies, and most of all spending time with her family and friends.
Marsha was pre deceased by her grandparents, Bea Collins, C.C. Collins and Samuel I. Sealey.
Marsha is survived by her sons, Travis R. Parnell of Gainesville, Florida and Austin Lee Clark of Elkhart, Indiana; mother, Laraine C. Collins of Gainesville, Florida; father Peter D. Sealey of Covina, California; twin brother Matthew C. Sealey of Gainesville, Florida; Niece, Sara Sealey Leach of Wilmington, North Carolina; Step daughter, Tricia Smith Vazques and husband, Cesar, Gainesville, Florida; step son Tyler Smith, Columbus, Georgia; newborn grandson, Andrew Lee Clark; step grandsons, Angel and Jenson Vazques; half sister, Stacey Sealey Fike of Perry, Florida; half brother, Gregory Sealey of Covina, California; Grandmother, Mildred Hunter Medeiros, Waycross, Georgia; special aunt who is more like a sister, Sheila Collins of Perry, Florida; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
All of her animals were waiting for her at the Rainbow Bridge except Willie Nelson…he is missing her terribly.
At Marsha’s request there will not be a formal funeral. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date .
Marsha, Marsha, Marsha…..one of a kind! You left us way too soon…God Speed…Love you forever.
Marsha Caren Sealey Parnell of Gainesville, Florida, took her heavenly flight from this planet earth on October 1, 2016 at the age of 49 years. She was surrounded by her loving family as they held her hands.
She was born on November 9, 1966, as a twin, in Tallahassee, Florida to Laraine C. Collins and Peter D. Sealey.
Marsha attended Martha Manson Academy, Buchholz High School and Santa Fe College. In the words of her eldest son, Travis Parnell, she loved her family, going to the beach, animals, floating down the river, shooting pool or darts, rock and roll music, country music, watching the Florida Gators and Pittsburg Steelers football games, cooking, fishing, traveling, playing cards, reading best sellers, watching movies, and most of all spending time with her family and friends.
Marsha was pre deceased by her grandparents, Bea Collins, C.C. Collins and Samuel I. Sealey.
Marsha is survived by her sons, Travis R. Parnell of Gainesville, Florida and Austin Lee Clark of Elkhart, Indiana; mother, Laraine C. Collins of Gainesville, Florida; father Peter D. Sealey of Covina, California; twin brother Matthew C. Sealey of Gainesville, Florida; Niece, Sara Sealey Leach of Wilmington, North Carolina; Step daughter, Tricia Smith Vazques and husband, Cesar, Gainesville, Florida; step son Tyler Smith, Columbus, Georgia; newborn grandson, Andrew Lee Clark; step grandsons, Angel and Jenson Vazques; half sister, Stacey Sealey Fike of Perry, Florida; half brother, Gregory Sealey of Covina, California; Grandmother, Mildred Hunter Medeiros, Waycross, Georgia; special aunt who is more like a sister, Sheila Collins of Perry, Florida; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
All of her animals were waiting for her at the Rainbow Bridge except Willie Nelson…he is missing her terribly.
At Marsha’s request there will not be a formal funeral. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date .
Marsha, Marsha, Marsha…..one of a kind! You left us way too soon…God Speed…Love you forever.
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This obituary really sums her up. An amazing beautiful wonderful special one of a kind woman. She was there for me when i lost my mom young. I LOOKED AT HER AS FAMILY. she kept in touch for all these years. I dated her son a short time but after that we kept in touch. She was so special. If u ever met her u know. Rip angel. U are always very loved and never forgotten. Go gators and steelers!!!
My beautiful daughter…..life will never be the same….I have loved you from the moment you took your first breath to the second you took your last….I would rather it had been my last breath instead of yours. I will love you forever. Your Mother.
I love you my dear sister with all my heart & soul.
So much life in such a short time. Much love!
Taken way too soon!! Thoughts and prayers to all family!! Friends for over 30 years, I miss you so very much!! Give lots of kisses and hugs to grandma B!!!! Love you always, I will see you again my friend!!!!
"God has you in his arms and I have you in my heart "
i was so sorry to hear about your unspeakable loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Don
I am so sorry for your loss!!! Your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marsha, I am remembering you with happy memories, and yet so sad that you had to leave this world so young. My heart is broken, you made such a mark on my soul . You were so full of life and love. I know you are watching over your sweet family now. Bless your soul.❤️
My deepest condolences to your children, brother, mother and other loved ones. You will be missed. Not forgotten. Certainly could not see anything related to GREASE without thinking of you. Rest In Peace my love 🙏❤️🙏
Rest In Peace, Marsha. Your kindness and love touched many, and in this way you’ll never be far away from those who knew and loved you.
We just found out we all lost a beautiful, smiling human being a lot of us have known for years,,, you’ll be missed sweet friend…godspeed
Dear Larraine and family, Our heartfelt condolences as you grieve. We are thinking of you. Love, Anne Marie and Billy
Matt,
I was looking up old friends and thought of you and Marsha from Heritage Christian. So, so sorry to hear of Marsha's passing. Hope you are well.
Respectfully,
J Hurst
I knew you and Matt in grade school in Gainesville. I was scanning the net for old friends/memories, and came across this announcement. I am so sorry to read this, and that it is years later. I am just one more person who thought highly of Marsha and Matt.