Patricia Anne Bell Parham, 61, born on January 30th 1954, eldest daughter of John M. Bell (deceased Sept 25, 2009) and Merelene Bell passed away Tuesday, December 22nd 2015 at Mease Hospital, Dunedin, Florida.
Patricia was a 1974 graduate of Brownsburg High School and a graduate of Speedway Beauty School. She was blessed with a beautiful voice and won her 1st singing contest in the 5th grade. She was very active in Choir at school and at church. Always an avid reader, drawing was one of her favorite past times. She also loved the water, swimming, ice skating, and as the oldest child taught her siblings swimming, snow tunnels and building a proper snowman. She married Michael Parham on March 30, 1979 and resided in Florida with him and their two daughters.
She suffered many years with Acute Rheumatoid Arthritis never complaining about her debilitating health. She always said God doesn't give us more than we can bear and she bore her pain with grace. Patti had a tremendous love for God, her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband Michael and daughters Jacqueline (Andrew) and Nikki Parham, two grandchildren Miracle and Logan. Her mother Merelene Bell, brother John B. Bell, sisters Lynda (Ed) Wooden, Jeanette (Mark) Miller and many nieces and nephews. She is loved and we will always hold her close in our hearts.
A memorial for Patricia will be March 12th 2016 at 11 am at Pittsboro Baptist Church, Pittsboro, Indiana. Pastor John Brock Evans and Pastor Isaac J. Evans (her nephews) will be officiating the memorial. Everyone is welcome to share any memories or photo's and dinner will be provided afterwards by the church.