Diana Lynn Budd Parsons, 73, of Litchfield, died on Monday, June 12, 2023.
Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 16, at the Christian Church of Litchfield, located at 131 Yaeger Lake Trail, with the Rev. Steve Revisky and the Rev. Tim Barbee co-officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 3 p.m. until the time of service. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mrs. Parsons was born on May 4, 1950, a daughter of Alfred Richard and Elsie Lorraine (Ealey) Budd. She married David D. Parsons on May 22, 1993 in Litchfield. Mrs. Parsons graduated from Gillespie High School with the Class of 1969, and attended Lincoln Land Community College. She was employed at Schutt Sports Group for 23 years, and for several years was the office administrator at the Christian Church of Litchfield.
Mrs. Parsons was an excellent cook. She enjoyed gardening, doing crafts and going to gospel sings. Mrs. Parsons also enjoyed being involved in the Easter pageant at Meramec Caverns, where she played the part of Mary.
In addition to her husband,Mrs. Parsons is survived by her children, Tony (Lanette) Geninatti, Jr., of Benson, NC, Collin (Marsha) Geninatti of Salem, MO, and Cassie (Greg) Holder of Raymond; three brothers, Donald Budd of Channahon, Bill (Marilyn) Budd of Sherman and Wayne Budd of Litchfield; a sister, Wanda Wagner of Mt. Olive; six grandchildren, Lee Dean, Chad Dean, Chasity Dean, Dakota (Savhanna) Fenton, Alyson Holder and Steven Holder; a great-grandchild, C.J. Dean and one on the way; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, John Budd; a sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Eugene Perrine; and a sister-in-law, Linda Budd.
Memorials may be made to the Christian Church of Litchfield or Hearts United. Condolences may be left online at www.plummerfuneralservices.com.
