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| Mrs. Dorothy Louise “Dot” Parris, age 87, of Cleveland, GA and formerly of Dahlonega, GA, died Sunday August 8, 2010. Mrs. Parris was born in McCaysville, GA October 25, 1922. She lived in Lumpkin County for many years before moving to Cleveland, GA four years ago to live with her son. Mrs. Parris was a homemaker and was a longtme member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Lumpkin County. She also worked at the Marrell Poultry plant in Murrayville for many years. She was the daughter of the late Homer and Pauline Chapman Ellis and was also preceded in death by her husband, Harvey D. Parris; a son, Ernie Lee Parris; brother, Clinton Ellis; sisters, Frances Adams and Marlene Adams; granddaughter, Amy Parris Alvarez; grandson-in-law, Mike Glass. Mrs. Parris is survived by daughters, Carolyn Chambers, Chester, SC, and Paulette Adams, Arcade, GA; sons and daughters-in- law, Jimmy D. and Barbara Parris, Colbert, GA, Tony and Elaine Parris, Gainesville, GA, Jimmy E. and Patrice Parris, Cleveland, GA; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sue and Pete Page, Atlanta, Shirley and Ray Kalb, Atlanta; brothers, Garnett Ellis and Ronnie Ellis. Numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other relatives also survive. Funeral services for Mrs. Parris are scheduled for 2 PM, Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at St. Paul United Methodist Church. Rev. Phil Partin, Rev. Garvis Kinsey, and Rev. David Bost will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Parris will lie in state at the church on Wednesday from 1:30 PM until the time of service. The family will receive friends at Banister Funeral Home in Dahlonega on Tuesday August 10, 2010 from 5 PM until 9 PM Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega is in charge of the arrangements. |