Marinell Parkhurst

Marinell Parkhurst, age 88 of rural Arcadia, Indiana, located near Bakers Corner, Indiana passed away November 17, 2022 at Miller's Merry Manor in Tipton, Indiana.
She was born May 24, 1934 at Houlka, Mississippi to Walter and Nell (Holladay) Ouzts.
Marinell met the love of her life, Robert Leon Parkhurst and they were married January 17, 1953 and she began her new role of homemaker. They settled living near the small town of Bakers Corner and she soon became active in the Bakers Corner Wesleyan Church. Being a very social person, she liked to entertain gatherings at her scenic country back yard and garden. She also liked to host more formal dinners in her home. In addition she worked at Delco Electronics in Kokomo, Indiana for over 35 years where she assembled circuit boards, radios and tape players. Leisure time would find her working crossword puzzles or reading and studying her Bible. Marinell was also a member of the Senior Citizens of Hamilton County.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Leon Parkhurst, her son: Roger Dale Parkhurst , and her brother: Hugh Harper Ouzts.
Surviving her is a granddaughter: Rachael Elizabeth Parkhurst and a grandson: Mason Wayatt Cole, both of Hawi, Hawaii.
Hartley Funeral Home Cicero Chapel is entrusted with Mrs. Parkhurst's arrangements and where you may send condolences at http://www.hartleyfuneralhomes.com. Memorial contributions may be made to The Humane Society for Hamilton County, 10501 Hague Road, Fishers, IN 46038. A memorial service may be held at a later date. Her final resting place will be beside her husband at Summit Lawn Cemetery in Westfield. Indiana.