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Nov. 12, 1927 – May 29, 2024
Cleona Crego Hyzer Parrish, born Nov. 12, 1927, died May 29, 2024, with her husband at her side. Cleona married Hershal Hyzer June 1950. Hershal and Cleona have one son, Steve Hyzer, who currently lives in San Francisco, Calif. About 10 years after Hershal tragically died, Cleona met and married Don Parrish at Wilber Methodist Church. Don and Cleona have been happily married for 42 years. Cleona, loved by the members of her home church, Wilber Methodist Church, was always asked to sing when she was able to visit. Her favorite song was Amazing Grace. She was also the oldest living member of Wilber Methodist Church. Cleona worked at Tawas Hospital and also as a realtor in Alpena. She enjoyed traveling, singing, telling jokes and oil painting. Cleona had a love for life that brightened any room she walked into. She will be missed by her husband, Don Parrish, her son Steve, her five stepchildren, their spouses, 12 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.