Jeannette C. Parris

August 30, 1922 - May 16, 2014

Jeannette C. Parris (nee Boley) "A gentle passing for a gentle lady" on Friday, May 16, 2014 at her late Minooka residence. Jeannette C. Parris was born the daughter of the late Kulzer and Charlotte Boley (nee Zemple) in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. On June 26, 1948 she was united in marriage to Kenneth B. Parris, to this union they were blessed with three children, Jeanine Parris Calogero, Tom Parris and wife, Micki and John Parris and wife, Shelley. Dear grandmother of seven and great grandmother of eleven; devoted sister of John (the late Cherie) Boley and Rich (Carol) Boley, Also surviving is her sister in law, Rose Boley, her dedicated caretaker and friend Renee' Malarz as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, her dearly loved husband, Kenneth (2005); her sister, Patricia; and brother, Tom. Jeannette was the eldest of five children. As such she often took on the role of "little Mother." This translated in her adult life to a passionate interest in children's education. She was educated at The College of St. Teresa in Winona, Minnesota under the Sisters of St. Francis. She taught school for over 35 years. Most of that time was spent teaching first grade in Channahon, IL, a job she dearly loved as was intensely devoted to. As her college roommate once told her at a CST reunion, "do you realize how many little lives you have sent off on a path of education?" After retiring, she turned her attention to tutoring her grandchildren and most definitely credited with teaching her youngest granddaughter, Lynnette, to read. A friend and colleague once said, "She is the only true lady I have ever known." With her passing goes a great deal of what grace and true beauty is left in the world. Funeral Services for Jeannette C. Parris will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 9:15 AM at The Maple Funeral Home located at 24300 W. Ford Rd., Channahon to St. Mary's Catholic Church, Minooka for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Minooka. Visitation Monday, May 19, 2014 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. For information www.themaplefuneralhome.com