Beth Rachel Parson

BOILING SPRINGS- Mrs. Beth Rachel Parson, 48, of 117 Holland Drive, died Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at home. A native of Wayne County, Michigan, she was a daughter of the late William Thomas Ashdown and Joyce Ashdown of Shelby. She was a pet groomer and was recognized for her pet therapy, as she visited many different facilities with her dogs. Mrs. Parson was also a member of Crestview Baptist Church. She also served in the U.S. Army.

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a sister, Rebecca Dawn Ashdown.

SURVIVORS: She is survived by her husband, Phillip Parson of the home; a son, Troy Thomas Parson of the home; three daughters, Amber Ashdown Potter and husband, Robert, of Shelby, Angline Dixon and husband, Jim, of Lincoln Park, Michigan, and Stephanie Marie Parson of the home; a brother, Neil Ashdown and wife, Judy, of Shelby; four grandchildren, Austin Potter, Jace Potter, Reece Potter and Summer Bassett, all of Shelby; two nieces, Myria Ashdown and Amber Bailey, both of Shelby; and a nephew, Cole Passino.

VISITATION: The family will receive friends at Crestview Baptist Church immediately following the service and other times at the home of her mother, 3003 Poplar Circle, Shelby.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 21, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. at Crestview Baptist Church.

OFFICIATING CLERGY: Rev. Stan Webb

MEMORIALS: Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150, or to Crestview Baptist Church, 1090 Old Boiling Springs Rd., Shelby, NC 28152.