LaVonnia Marie Parnell

July 7, 1935 - November 13, 2020

LaVonnia Marie Parnell, age 85 of Fredonia, KS passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 at Morningstar Care Homes in Fredonia, KS LaVonnia was born July 7, 1935 in rural Wilson County to Donald and Mildred (Row) Morgan. She grew up on the farm alongside her sister Karen, and graduated from Fall River High School in the class of 1952. On September 5, 1954, she married Verl N. Parnell at the First Christian Church in Coyville, KS. They raised 2 children together, Micheal and Leah, and were married 38 years, until his passing in 1992. LaVonnia was a homemaker, and like to make beaded jewelry, and grow flowers. She loved spending time with her family and was a very proud grandma. LaVonnia is survived by her children: Micheal Parnell and wife Elaine of Fredonia, KS Leah Tindle and husband Tim of Fredonia, KS Sister, Karen and Tilman Davis of Avon Park, FL Grandchildren: Meghan Vorhees and husband Tom of Fredonia, KS Christopher Parnell Great-Grandchildren, Taitum Vorhees and Morgan Vorhees The family will hold a private graveside service. Memorial contributions in LaVonnia’s name can be made to the Old Iron Club and can be mailed to or left with the funeral home. Services entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home, 420 S. 20th, PO Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736