Ruby Lee Parnell Stamey, 88 - Marietta

Ruby Lee Parnell Stamey, 88, of Marietta, widow of Boyd Stamey, passed away on Friday at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Born in Greenville County, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Daniel and Ida Pearl McKinney Parnell. Mrs. Stamey worked with Orkin Pest Control for twelve years, Terminix Pest Control for thirteen years, Greenville Housing Authority for ten years, and was a member of Jesus Christ Revival Center.

Mrs. Stamey was a 5th Generation grandmother, and is survived by one daughter: Vera Campbell (Kenneth); one son: Daniel Boyd Stamey; six grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, Ruby was predeceased by four brothers: Boyce, Ansel, Theorn, and Ralph Parnell; and two sisters: Omie Batson, and Idell Parnell.

Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday in The Howze Mortuary Chapel, with burial to follow in Mountain View Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Sunday at The Howze Mortuary.

Online condolences may be expressed here.

The Howze Mortuary, Travelers Rest, is in charge of the arrangements. (864) 834-8051.

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