Laurel Ann Parsley, 75, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Edgewood Vista Memory Care in Columbus under the Hospice care of St Croix.  She had a peaceful passing with her youngest bonus daughter, Kerri, by her side until her last breath.

No visitation or services are planned.

Laurel was born on June 12, 1949, in Stromsburg, Nebraska, to Mervin and Josephine(Deay) Rystrom.  She graduated from Stromsburg High School Class of 1967. Laurel Ann Rystrom was united in marriage to James Vol Parsley on April 30, 1971.

Laurie worked a variety of jobs but caring for children in her home while living in Norfolk and Columbus was her most loved and dedicated one.

She also stayed busy once a week printing the Columbus Church of Christ bulletin as well as teaching the children in bible class.

The Rystrom & Parsley family would like to recognize the staff at Edgewood Vista and St. Croix Hospice.  The family would like to express their deepest gratitude for their professional and compassionate care of Laurel this past year.

Laurel Ann is survived by:
Sister: Barbara Dean
Sister: Patricia Everingham (Ken)
Step-Daughter: Kim Passmore
Step-Daughter: Kerri Parsley
Sister-in-law: Linda Williams
Sister-in-law: Deborah Houston
Sister-in-law: Barbara Parsley
Many nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Laurel was preceded in death by:
Parents: Mervin & Josephine Rystrom
Husband: James Vol Parsley
Brother: Jon Rystrom
Brother: Martin Rystrom
Brother-in-law: Gary George Dean
Brother-in-law: Ron Parsley
Brother-in law: Ivan Williams
Brother-in-law: Kenneth Houston

In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial given to one of the following in Laurel & James memory.

Stromsburg Alumni  Association
Box 251
Stromsburg,  NE  68666
or
Gospel Tracts International
c/o Robert Dockery
Church of Christ
4377 East Huntsville
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
or
Truth for Today World Mission School
c/o Eddie Cloer
2209 South Benton
Searcy, Arkansas 72145