Marinell Parkhurst

May 24, 1934-November 17, 2022

Marinell Parkhurst, 88, of rural Arcadia, near Bakers Corner, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Tipton.

She was born on May 24, 1934 at Houlka, Mississippi to Walter and Nell (Holladay) Ouzts.

Mrs. Parkhurst met the love of her life, Robert Leon Parkhurst, and they were married on Jan. 17, 1953 and began her new role of homemaker. They settled near the small town of Bakers Corner and she soon became active in the Bakers Corner Wesleyan Church. A very social person, Mrs. Parkhurst 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 for over 35 years where she assembled circuit boards, radios and tape players. Leisure time would find Mrs. Parkhurst working on crossword puzzles or reading and studying her Bible. She 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, son Roger Dale Parkhurst; and brother Hugh Harper Ouzts.

Survivors include her granddaughter Rachael Elizabeth Parkhurst and grandson Mason Wayatt Cole, both of Hawi, Hawaii.

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.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Humane Society for Hamilton County, 10501 Hague Rd., Fishers, IN 46038.

Hartley Funeral Home Cicero Chapel is entrusted with Mrs. Parkhurst’s arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at hartleyfuneralhomes.com