Evelyn G. Parrott

Evelyn G. Parrott, 83, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2014.

Evelyn was born March 24, 1931 in Kansas City, KS, the daughter of John G. and Nellie (Edwards) Grika. She graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1949. Her classmate in theater class was actor Edward Asner. Evelyn married Newton E. Parrott on February 18, 1955. They resided in Shawnee, Kansas for 47 years, moving to Olathe, Kansas in 2007. She worked for Railway Express and Continental Can Company.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Newton E. Parrott, two sisters, Dorothy Epps and Louise McClane, and two sons, John Edward Parrott and Ervin Lee Parrott.

Mom's greatest love was her family. She just celebrated a fantastic Thanksgiving with her family and friends. She looked forward to Thanksgiving for months and was so happy to see everyone.

Evelyn is survived by her children, Michael Parrott, Tracy Parrott, Kacey Parrott, and Christopher Parrott; her brother, John Grika and sister, Joann Brown; grandchildren, Kayla Parrott, Mason Parrott, Tristan Parrott and Kaylee Parrott; and many nieces and nephews. Her loving heart and caring way will be forever missed.

Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Amos Family Funeral Home; burial in the Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens. Visitation will be 12-1 pm Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Foundation for Shawnee Mission Medical Center, 7315 Frontage Road, Suite 221, Shawnee Mission, KS 66204.