Barbara Joyce (Groleau) Parrott, age 70, of Rapid River passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.
Barbara was born on June 3, 1950 in Escanaba, MI the daughter of Emil and Eldora (Larson) Groleau. She graduated from Rapid River High School in 1968. She was united in marriage to Dennis Parrott on January 7, 1972. She traveled with her Dennis to Germany, the Azores Islands in Portugal and several states across the country while he served in the United States Air Force. She was a cosmetologist by trade and operated a beauty salon at the House of Ludington. She retired as an Interior Aircraft Mechanic with International Aero. Barb had a generous heart and donated her time, money, food and clothing to those who were less fortunate. She enjoyed preserving food, traveling, spending time on the family property, picking blueberries, being outdoors and spending time with family and friends.
Barbara is survived by her husband, Dennis Parrott of Rapid River; sons, Shane of Escanaba, Joshua (Alicia) of Boise, ID, Nicholas (Vanessa) of Princeton, MN and Jacob of Sedro-Woolie, WA; grandchildren, Alexandra, Hunter, Leah, Jasper, Sebastian and Elizabeth Parrott; 2 nephews and 1 niece.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Earl Groleau.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, May 26 at 5:00 PM at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Nahma with Fr. John Essel officiating. A luncheon will follow at the Nahma Township Hall. Barbara will be laid to rest in the Gardens of Rest Cemetery in Wells.
Masks and social distancing will be required at church and the hall.
Patricia Henn - ALEXANDER, AR
May the wings of the angels safely carry you home mom! You will be missed. Love you bunches!
Karen J Norman - Manistique, Mi
One of the most kind and sweet ladies that I have had the good fortune to call my friend. For just 3 years we were neighbors in St Jacques. My good fortune. I will miss that sweet lady. My prayers for the family that are dealing with her passing. To Dennis I say a job well done. Barb was fortunate to have you as her loving and caring husband. Go with God Barb, but know you will be missed by many. Sincerely, Karen Gould Norman
Alois Miller - Louisville, KY
I remember Barb as a fun loving person with an infectious laugh always talking about her native Michigan. She was good for my brother with such an outgoing personality. She brought him out of his “shell.” She capitalized on talk about her boys. We will miss seeing you. May your sweet soul rest in peace. My brother will be eternally grateful for your love.