Barbara Anne (Roberts) Parry, 81, was born to Lester Wyatt Roberts and Lura Virgina (Russell) Roberts on Sept. 28, 1942, in Athens, Alabama (Limestone County). She passed from this mortal life on Jan. 25, 2024, in St. George, Utah.
She was raised in Cedar City, Utah, and attended Cedar High School — GO REDMEN! She married Alvin Stratton and had two children, Alvin Dean and Debbie Kay. They later divorced.
Barb worked at Coleman CO., JJ Mill and Lumber, Burton Lumber and Sports Village as the Front Desk Customer Service. She was beloved by all who knew her because Barb made them feel important.
She married her sweetheart, Sherwin Parry, in the St. George Temple for time and eternity. Together, they enjoyed taking little trips, bowling, fishing, reading and, most of all, spending time with family. She always met you with a smile.
Barb is preceded in death by her husband, Sherwin Parry; parents, Lester and Lura Roberts; grandson, Brandon Higbee; brothers, Donnie Roberts and Gerry Roberts.
She is survived by her children, Alvin Dean Stratton and Debbie Jensen; brothers, Wesley Roberts (Cheryl), Wade Roberts (Marilyn), and Nolan Roberts (Heather); sister, Peggy Whetten (Lance); grandchildren, Matthew Jensen, Allison Wallace, Ethan Green; sister-in-law, Carmen Roberts; and three great-grandchildren.
Special thanks to Red Cliffs Rehab and Nursing for the loving care they gave Barb and Spilsbury Mortuary.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Feb. 2, at noon, with a visitation prior to services from 11-11:45 a.m., at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S Bluff St., St. George.
The interment will take place in the Santa Clara City Cemetery, Ancestor Way, Santa Clara, Utah.
Friends and family who are unable to attend the services in person are welcome to attend them virtually by clicking on this link.
Arrangements are under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S Bluff St., St. George, 435-673-2454. Family and friends are invited to sign Barbara’s online guest book.