Nanna Lou Parret

To Those I Love... And Those Who Love Me When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do. You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears, be happy that I've had so many years, I gave you my love. You can only guess how much you gave me happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown, but now it's time I traveled on alone. So grieve awhile for me if grieve you must, then let your grief be comforted by trust. It's only for awhile that we must part, so bless the memories within your heart. I won't be far away, for life goes on. So if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near...and if you listen with your heart, you'll hear all of my love around you, soft and clear. And then, when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and say, "Welcome Home." Nanna Lou was born in Springfield, Missouri on December 15, 1928 to Jesse and Viola Scott. Nanna Lou attended the Berkley School of the Deaf and then shortly thereafter met the love of her life. Nanna Lou married Harold "Bud" Parret on June 6, 1953 which lasted 54 years upon Harold's departure to heaven. Nanna Lou journeyed to heaven on July 4, 2020 and was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and two siblings, Lawson Scott and Martha Mark. Nanna Lou is survived by daughter, Diana Parret and son Calvin along with his wife Karen and son Bret. Nanna Lou's kindness and caring knew no bounds. Nanna Lou was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful servant to Jesus. The simple joys of life such as preparing for and cooking during Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas brought the most happiness to Nanna Lou. Nanna Lou made lots of candies, cookies and cakes. Attending weekly church services and singing in sign language to the parishioners was one of her greatest joys and talents. One of Nanna Lou's favorite bible verses: Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. Among life's adventures, Nanna Lou and Harold traveled to New York, Atlantic City, Washington DC, Hawaii, and Canada. These trips provided life's everlasting memories of joys and excitement. Although Nanna Lou will be missed, Nanna Lou is in heaven and will be eternally happy with the joys of family and friends. We love you Mom and Grandma...forever and ever! "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though they die, yet shall she live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die." John 11: 25-26 Private services per family request due to Covid 19

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Nanna Lou Parret

December 15, 1928 - July 4, 2020