Short Funeral Home Delmar Phone (302)846-2525 Fax (302)846-0720 Mildred O. Parrish, age 85, of Delmar, died Thursday, September 13, 2007, at her son's home in Delmar. She was born in Berlin, Maryland, a daughter of the late William J. and Mamie Wilkins Ellis. After many years of service, she retired as a seamstress from Rhombro Brothers pants factory in Delmar. She attended Charity United Methodist Church in Salisbury. An excellent cook, Mrs. Parrish looked forward to preparing holiday meals and spending time with her family. She loved to crochet and could make almost anything. She is survived by her son, Harry W. "Bill" Parrish, Jr. and his wife, Nancy, of Delmar; 2 grandsons, Allen Parrish of Parsonsburg and David Parrish of Delmar; 2 great grandsons, Bradley and Nicholas Parrish, of Pittsville; Dina Parrish, mother of Bradley and Nicholas; a brother, Marion "Bud" Ellis, of Delmar; and 2 sisters, Elizabeth Jones and Louise Hearn, both of Delmar. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Harry William Parrish, "Pops", who passed October 5, 1997; three brothers, William J. Ellis, Jr., George Ellis and Calvin Ellis; and 2 sisters, Pearl Ellis and Beulah Brumbley. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 16, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Short Funeral Home, 13 E. Grove Street, Delmar, where family and friends may call from 1:00 to 2:00. Interment will follow the services at Riverside Cemetery in Powellville. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.