Ruth Ann Parrish

Ruth Ann Parrish, 77, of Columbus, OH passed peacefully in the early morning of November 9th. Born June 2nd, 1949 in St. Clairsville, OH. She is preceded in death by her loving parents, Doyle and Macile Mullins; Sisters, Lou Ella Mullins, Helen Irene Conners, and Phyllis Jean Staso; and devoted Husband, Roger Lynn Parrish. She is survived by her loving brothers, Ercel and Curtis Mullins; and her beloved Son, Dakota L. Parrish and Daughter-in-Law, Alyssa Parrish.

A graduate of St. Clairsville High School, she married her husband on April Fool's day, 1971. She and Roger led a successful, storied and well-traveled career within the petro-chemical industry, spanning 5 different states and international travel.

Upon settling in Columbus, OH in 2001, she enjoyed an eventful 16 years working at Columbus City Schools as a Parent Consultant & Community Liaison for Alpine Elem., Woodward Park M.S., and Northland H.S., before reluctantly retiring in the fall of 2016.

In retirement, she enjoyed reading, restaurant visits, going to the theater several times a month with her close friends, and even briefly served as a receptionist for Goal Digital Academy, Newark, working with her son.

The sprawling community of parents, students, educators, colleagues, family and friends that she knew and loved dearly will greatly miss her soft smile, kind words, and electric personality throughout their daily lives. However, we find comfort in knowing her journey beyond us is one free from the trials and hardships she faced throughout her life. May she rest in peace.