Parsons Barbara A., age 83, of Coon Rapids, formerly of St. Paul. Preceded in death by husband, Edward F.; son, Richard; grandchildren, Patrick McLafferty, Laura Eakin. Survived by children, Joann (Robert) Straka, Joyce Eakin, Theresa (Patrick) McLafferty, Barbara (Dan) Litzkow, Charlene Parsons, Edward (DeDe) Parsons Jr., Joe (Sheree) Parsons, Janeen (Ron) Bowen Sr., Susan Pierce, Robert (Teresa) Parsons; 21 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren; sister, Rose Johnson; many nieces, nephews & friends. Retired from Brown & Bigelow. Funeral service 11 am Friday at Epiphany Catholic Church, 1900 111th Ave NW, Coon Rapids. Visitation 5-8 pm Thursday at Grandstrand Funeral Home, Lindstrom & one hour before service at church. Interment Long Lake Lutheran Cemetery, Isanti. 651-257-4000