Theolla Stephens Parrish of Madison Heights, VA peacefully slipped away September 7, 2020 at her residence.  Born November 22, 1943 to the late James E. Stephens and Hazwil Stephens Thomas.  She was preceded in death by her daughter, April Renee Stephens; two brothers, James W. "Bud" and Kyle M. Stephens.

"Shar" as she was affectionately called by her nieces and nephews, was a dedicated nurse for over forty years.  Later in life she and Renee joined Cross Road Baptist Church in Evington, Virginia.

She leaves to cherish a lot of precious memories one sister, Catherine (Rev. Allan) Loving, of Madison Heights; two brothers, Louis Jackson, of Lynchburg and Stevie (Kim) Stephens, of Baltimore, MD; a loving companion, Belton Christian, of Madison Heights; a special cousin, Sylvia Breeding, of Lynchburg; a devoted niece and caregiver, Katina (Tyron) Chambers, of Pamplin, VA; one little ray of sunshine whom named her "Stee" Tyvon Chambers and a host of loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

A celebration of life will be 2:00 PM Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Davis-Turner Funeral Service and a private burial will follow.  Please practice all covi-19 guidelines.  Condolences may be sent to www.Davis-Turner.com .  Service of comfort rendered by Davis-Turner Funeral Service.