Ruby Jean Oliver Parrish

APOPKA, FLORIDA - Ruby Jean Oliver Parrish, formerly of Florence, SC passed away peacefully at the home of her daughters, February 3, 2016 of natural causes. Ruby was a devoted Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend to many. A Celebration of Life service will be held in the chapel of Belk Funeral Home, Darlington, SC on February 27, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. Ruby was born December 20, 1932 in Florence County, daughter of the late Reverend Henry and Cleo Oliver. She lived most of her life in Florence and was married to the late Marion Edward "Ed" Collins and then to the late Alan "Al" Parrish. She was a former member of Greenwood Baptist Church. Surviving are her daughters: Cynthia Jean "Cindy" Collins and Dee Terry-Mize of Apopka, FL; daughter-in-law, Paulette Griffin of Florence, SC; grandson, Marion Edward "Traye" Collins, III of Charleston, SC; granddaughters, Brandi Collins King and husband, Brandon King of White Lake, NC and Lauren Mize-Griffin of Apopka, FL; five great-grandchildren,: Colin and Taylor King, Elin and Ava Collins and Noah Griffin; brother, Jody (Janet) Oliver of Florence, SC and sisters, Lillian Tedder of Sardis, SC, Frankie Belk Harrison of Darlington, SC and many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. Ruby was also preceded in death by her son, Marion Edward "Eddie" Collins, sisters: Effie Flowers, Doris Gable and Dean Myers and brothers: Foster Oliver, Ivey Oliver, Henry V. Oliver and William "Billy" Oliver. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in memory of Ruby Parrish to the Hospice of the Comforter, 480 Central Parkway, Altamonte Springs, Florida, 32714